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Employees of the Apple store in Towson, Maryland, filed a formal complaint with the National Labor Relations Board against the company Wednesday over claims that Apple is excluding them from certain benefits and that the ...
Nov 3, 2022
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A contentious unionization drive at an Amazon warehouse in the southern US state of Alabama failed Friday as a vote count showed a wide majority of workers rejecting the move.
Apr 10, 2021
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Business
United Airlines said Thursday that it will furlough up to 2,850 pilots this fall unless the federal government provides more relief to help airlines cover their labor costs during a pandemic-fueled downturn in travel.
Aug 28, 2020
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Business
In the aftermath of their hard-won labor victory, Amazon workers in the New York City borough of Staten Island popped Champagne, cheered their victory and danced in celebration. But their jovial attitude will be tested by ...
Apr 24, 2022
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Business
After two years co-piloting the biggest acquisition in video game history past an onslaught of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now moves on to his next quest: making Microsoft's takeover of Activision Blizzard worth the ...
Oct 14, 2023
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Business
Artificial intelligence is likely to transform our world in many ways, but one that hasn't received much attention is the technology's looming impact on real estate. As AI becomes an essential component of both business and ...
Nov 27, 2023
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Machine learning & AI
Seeing a world increasing its reliance on artificial intelligence, or AI, LSU Ph.D. candidate Zita Hüsing decided to take a closer look at AI through fiction. Using the fictional androids seen in the movie "Blade Runner," ...
Jul 19, 2022
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Business
Injury rates at Amazon warehouses increased about 20% over the last year, according to a new analysis of company data.
Apr 12, 2022
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Business
Amazon workers at a fulfillment center in Moreno Valley, California, filed a petition for a union election, the National Labor Relations Board confirmed Tuesday.
Oct 12, 2022
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Business
Drivers for ride-share and meal delivery apps filed a lawsuit Tuesday to nullify a referendum passed by California voters that lets such "gig workers" be treated as contractors.
Jan 13, 2021
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