LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest for Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Top Stories: America's deadliest jobs; 5 NLRB decisions in 2 days; UAW Prez: 'No change' in Big Three talks; Teamsters authorize NJ Transit strike; SI Ferry agrees to CBA; AI and the economy & more
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[76 total articles today; nearly 23,500 articles posted since January 2022]
These Are the Deadliest Jobs in America
“Over time, the top five industries with the highest fatality rates haven't changed all that much,” said MK Fletcher, safety and health specialist at the AFL-CIO. Read more…
5 big NLRB decisions in 2 days
Why 5 big NLRB decisions in 2 days? Well, there's an unwritten NLRB rule: There must be at least 3 votes in order to make a major change. Member Wilcox's term expired August 27, leaving only 3 Members, 2 D's and 1 R, so this became a deadline. Read more…
"No change" says UAW President as union, Big Three continue negotiations for new contract
Contract negotiations between UAW and the Big Three continue to stall, with both sides seemingly no closer to an agreement than they were when talks first started in July. Read more…
Rail Teamsters Authorize Strike at NJ Transit
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) of the Teamsters Rail Conference voted to authorize a strike at NJ Transit. Read more…
Staten Island Ferry union inks long-awaited contract with NYC marking first wage increase in 13 years
New York City and the union representing Staten Island Ferry workers on Monday announced a long-awaited, historic agreement providing the first wage increase for the workforce in 13 years. Read more…
The Economic Perils of Artificial Intelligence: An Impending Collapse?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved over the past decade, revolutionizing various industries, from healthcare to finance. As AI advances, concerns are being raised about its potential impact on job markets and the economy. One alarming perspective suggests that the displacement of human workers could lead to an economic collapse of nation states due to a significant decline in income taxes. Read more…