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Inside Amazon’s ‘dystopian’ new robot warehouses: Fears for company’s 1.5 million human workers as Amazon employs humanoids to do ‘mundane and repetitive’ tasks

Humanoid robots which can pick up packages with robotic arms are working alongside human workers in an Amazon warehouse in the U.S., the retail giant has announced. The humanoid robot called Digit is under test in a warehouse in Texas, and has arms and legs and can grasp and handle packages like a human worker.

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Tackling the problem of ‘captive audience’ meetings: How states are stepping up to protect workers’ rights and freedoms

Political and religious coercion in the workplace is a growing problem affecting workers from all backgrounds and across the political spectrum. U.S. employers have tremendous power over worker conduct under current federal laws. For example, employers can require workers to attend “captive audience” meetings—and force employees to listen to political, religious, or anti-union employer views—on

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US auto workers union extends strike to big GM plant

NEW YORK, Oct 24, 2023 (AFP) – The US auto workers union announced Tuesday it has extended its strike to a giant General Motors truck plant, saying the company’s strong profits meant workers should get “their fair share.” The latest United Auto Workers union stoppage, which expands the nearly six-week strike to GM’s Arlington, Texas

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The strong labor market recovery has helped Hispanic workers, but the end of economic relief measures has worsened income and poverty disparities

The U.S. recently celebrated the rich contributions and diverse heritage of the Latinx community by observing National Hispanic Heritage Month. Diverse and fluid identity terms are a hallmark of the Latinx community and are often the subject of debate. This reflects the size and diversity of the Hispanic community, which is the second-largest ethnic and

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At least 1,400 dairy workers to strike in Victoria

At least 1,400 dairy workers will strike at 13 regional and metropolitan production sites in Victoria on Wednesday. They will walk off the job for 48 hours, demanding a pay increase. Popular labels such as Devondale, Liddells, YoPro, Peters, Western Star and Perfect Italiano will be affected. Consumers are being warned to expect potential shortages

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Exodus of state election workers posing a threat to democracy

Election denialism is a losing cause. Studies of the vote in 2022 put the penalty at anywhere from 2% to 7%, depending on the office. In other words, Republicans who spread the Big Lie about massive fraud and a stolen 2020 election received significantly less support — in races for secretary of state, governor and

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