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Leading Companies Launch Consortium to Address AI's Impact on the Technology Workforce

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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LEUVEN, Belgium, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and a group of eight leading companies including Accenture, Eightfold, Google, IBM, Indeed, Intel, Microsoft and SAP as well as six advisors today announced the launch of the AI-Enabled Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Workforce Consortium focused on upskilling and reskilling roles most likely to be impacted by AI. The Consortium is catalyzed by the work of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council's (TTC) Talent for Growth Task Force, with the goal of exploring AI's impact on ICT job roles, enabling workers to find and access relevant training programs, and connecting businesses to skilled and job-ready workers.

Key Points: 
  • It will assess AI's impact on technology jobs and identify skills development pathways for the roles most likely to be affected by artificial intelligence.
  • Consortium members represent a cross section of companies innovating on the cutting edge of AI that also understand the current and impending impact of AI on the workforce.
  • "The mission of our newly unveiled AI-Enabled Workforce Consortium is to provide organizations with knowledge about the impact of AI on the workforce and equip workers with relevant skills.
  • Working alongside industry leaders as part of this AI-enabled ICT workforce consortium will help upskill and reskill the workforce for the digital economy ahead."

AFL-CIO and Microsoft announce new tech-labor partnership on AI and the future of the workforce

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and Microsoft Corp. on Monday announced the formation of a new partnership to create an open dialogue to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) must anticipate the needs of workers and include their voices in its development and implementation. This partnership is the first of its kind between a labor organization and a technology company to focus on AI and will deliver on three goals: (1) sharing in-depth information with labor leaders and workers on AI technology trends; (2) incorporating worker perspectives and expertise in the development of AI technology; and (3) helping shape public policy that supports the technology skills and needs of frontline workers.

Key Points: 
  • "This partnership reflects a recognition of the critical role workers play in the development, deployment and regulation of AI and related technologies," said AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler.
  • "The labor movement looks forward to partnering with Microsoft to expand workers' role in the creation of worker-centered design, workforce training and trustworthy AI practices.
  • "By working directly with labor leaders, we can help ensure that AI serves the country's workers," said Brad Smith, vice chair and president of Microsoft.
  • That's why Microsoft and the AFL-CIO have created this labor-tech partnership — to ensure workers have a voice in the process and that their needs are understood.

CWA-IBT Association Reaches Agreement with American Airlines

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Communications Workers of America (CWA)-International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Association has reached a tentative agreement with American Airlines on a new five-year contract covering approximately 16,000 passenger service agents.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Communications Workers of America (CWA)-International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Association has reached a tentative agreement with American Airlines on a new five-year contract covering approximately 16,000 passenger service agents.
  • The tentative agreement guarantees industry-leading wage increases and job security for members, many of whom have not received pay raises in four years despite working for one of the largest U.S. airlines.
  • The protections and standards proposed in this agreement are an embodiment of their determination and solidarity."
  • Details of the agreement will be distributed to CWA-IBT members and a contract ratification vote will be scheduled at a later date.

Verizon is hiring 1,800 additional technicians to support broadband expansion

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To support its broadband expansion across the East Coast, Verizon is in the process of hiring 1,800 additional technicians.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To support its broadband expansion across the East Coast, Verizon is in the process of hiring 1,800 additional technicians.
  • Hiring is going on in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Washington DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware.
  • “Fios continually receives high praise from customers and our technicians are a big part of it,” said Yoli Stancil, SVP Wireline Network Field Operations.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $136.8 billion in 2022.

SFO Teamsters 856 Members Join Nationwide Day of Action for Fair Contract at American Airlines

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 856 members working for American Airlines at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) joined thousands of passenger service workers in a nationwide day of action.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 856 members working for American Airlines at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) joined thousands of passenger service workers in a nationwide day of action.
  • The event, held at airports across the country, urged American Airlines to prioritize negotiations and provide a just contract for its workers.
  • "We stand united today to send a resounding message to American Airlines," said Elan Rogers, an American Airlines customer service agent and Local 856 member.
  • Passenger service workers at American Airlines are members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) - International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Association.

TEAMSTERS, CWA PICKET AMERICAN AIRLINES

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. and CHICAGO and DALLAS and HOUSTON and LOS ANGELES and MIAMI and PHILADELPHIA and PHOENIX and ST. LOUIS and SALT LAKE CITY and SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Passenger service workers at American Airlines who are members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) - International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Association held informational pickets yesterday nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • "We've been in bargaining for nearly a year, and the employer still hasn't delivered actionable proposals that will improve job security, safety, wages, or working conditions.
  • This airline completed nearly half a million flights last quarter, and it wouldn't have been able to do that without these workers.
  • The association represents the reservations agents, gate and ticket counter agents, customer assistance agents, and club and travel center agents at American Airlines.
  • Many of the workers have not received a raise in nearly four years, despite American Airlines earning $1.3 billion in profits last quarter.

DELTA AIR LINES WORKERS DEMAND COMPANY STOP UNION-BUSTING

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Saturday, July 15, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Delta Air Lines workers and their allies in the labor movement rallied at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to demand that the company stop its anti-union propaganda campaign amid an organizing drive where as many as 45,000 people employed at the carrier are actively seeking to join unions.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Delta Air Lines workers and their allies in the labor movement rallied at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to demand that the company stop its anti-union propaganda campaign amid an organizing drive where as many as 45,000 people employed at the carrier are actively seeking to join unions.
  • Delta Flight Attendants, fleet service, and mechanics are organizing to join their unions," said Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA.
  • "The workers at Delta won't let the corporate leaders who come and go with their millions define who the airline really is.
  • Delta Air Lines management has threatened employees with termination for union activities and continues to host an anti-union website and distribute literature that threatens workers that are seeking to organize.

DELTA WORKERS CALL FOR FREE AND FAIR UNION ELECTIONS AT SHAREHOLDER MEETING

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Delta Air Lines workers and their union allies attended the company's annual shareholder meeting in Manhattan to demand Delta management commit to International Labor Organization (ILO) standards on freedom of association and neutrality in union organizing campaigns.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Delta Air Lines workers and their union allies attended the company's annual shareholder meeting in Manhattan to demand Delta management commit to International Labor Organization (ILO) standards on freedom of association and neutrality in union organizing campaigns.
  • Delta pushed hard to stop a policy that would simply echo the basic rights of workers enshrined in international labor law.
  • The workers at Delta won't let the corporate leaders who come and go with their millions define who the airline really is.
  • Delta workers have been subject to constant union-busting propaganda, management surveillance of union activities, and the unjust targeting and discipline of pro-union workers.

NFI announces Vice President Kamala Harris to visit New Flyer of America facility on February 9, 2023

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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CLOUD, Minn., Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in zero-emission mass mobility solutions, today announced that United States Vice President Kamala Harris will visit New Flyer of America’s (“New Flyer”) St.

Key Points: 
  • CLOUD, Minn., Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in zero-emission mass mobility solutions, today announced that United States Vice President Kamala Harris will visit New Flyer of America’s (“New Flyer”) St.
  • Cloud, Minnesota manufacturing facility on February 9, 2023, to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s investment in zero-emission public transportation and the associated skills developed and jobs created across the industry.
  • “NFI is leading the evolution to zero-emission mobility with scalable, clean, and sustainable mobility solutions.
  • “It is our pleasure to welcome Vice President Harris to our New Flyer St.

Key Capture Energy Poised to Complete 20-Megawatt Clean Energy Storage Project with Union-Backed Labor

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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Key Capture Energy , LLC (KCE), a leading U.S. energy storage independent power producer headquartered in Albany NY, announces construction of its newest union labor-constructed utility-scale battery storage project south of Buffalo, NY.

Key Points: 
  • Key Capture Energy , LLC (KCE), a leading U.S. energy storage independent power producer headquartered in Albany NY, announces construction of its newest union labor-constructed utility-scale battery storage project south of Buffalo, NY.
  • Through a contract with Black & McDonald for construction and engineering services, Key Capture Energy has proudly partnered with unionized labor on this project.
  • IBEW members are proud to install and maintain the next generation of energy storage projects that will enable Americas clean energy future.
  • Jeff Bishop, Co-founder and CEO of Key Capture Energy, said, As a leader in energy storage with a deep commitment to building the green economy and workforce, Key Capture Energy is proud to partner with hardworking, unionized labor to advance the growth of clean energy solutions that meet the needs of the electric grid.