LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest for Monday, June 19, 2023
Top Stories: AI could remove human touchpoints in supply chains; Teamsters' O'Brien rallies UPSers; Unions vow largest ground game for Biden; Staten Island Ferry hasn't had contract in 13 years & more
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A.I. could ‘remove all human touchpoints’ in supply chains. Here’s what that means
Generative AI in supply chains will be able to forecast demand, predict when trucks need maintenance and work out optimal shipping routes, according to analysts.
“AI may be able to totally (or nearly) remove all human touchpoints in the supply chain including ‘back office’ tasks,” said Morgan Stanley analysts. Read more…
Teamsters Sean O’Brien’s summer of the strike
“A lot of that stuff is subcontracted out now. So just go to your local union. Don’t believe a f---in’ word these people are saying.” O’Brien paused to let this sink in. “There’s a big pandemic goin’ on in there with management,” he continued. “It’s called f---in’ lie-abetes.” Now the workers were grinning. “Ever heard of diabetes? … Well, they got lie-abetes.” Read more…
Labor vows ‘largest ever’ 2024 ground game for Biden, Harris
As President Joe Biden revs up his 2024 re-election campaign, labor leaders say they’re preparing their “largest campaign ever” to engage the working-class voters who will be key to helping Democrats hold onto the White House in a high-stakes year. Read more…
Staten Island: If a ferry union deal isn’t coming, maybe it’s time for a lawsuit
Ferry captains and other top ferry workers have been without a contract or a raise for an incomprehensible 13 years. The ferry has subsequently had trouble attracting and retaining workers, meaning that the boats cannot be staffed in line with U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Read more…