CA Teamsters, Officials Revive Bill for AV Human Operators
TL/DR - The Teamsters, a prominent American labor union, along with California lawmakers and other labor allies, have introduced legislation, Assembly Bill 2286 (AB 2286), requiring a trained human operator behind the wheel of self-driving trucks weighing more than 10,000 lbs. The bill was earlier introduced in 2023 and received a high level of support […]
Beacon Hospital to be Acquired by Macquarie Asset Management
TL/DR - Macquarie Asset Management is set to acquire Beacon Hospital in Dublin through its Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 7. The hospital, which serves over 200,000 patients annually, has experienced significant growth in the past decade due to major investment by the current shareholders. After the completion of the acquisition, expected by the end of […]
Capital Budget Politicization Jeopardizes Infrastructure and Economy
TL/DR - Capital budgets, once managed by technical experts, are becoming increasingly politicized, which is leading to significant consequences, especially for infrastructure investment. As operating budgets become inflexible due to fixed costs such as retiree pensions, politicians are often driven to use capital budgets to fund healthcare and education initiatives. This politization and short-term focus […]
UAW's New Solidarity Magazine Issue Available Online!
TL/DR - The New Member issue of Solidarity Magazine is a useful resource for members of the United Automobile Workers (UAW) union, providing insights into the union's day-to-day operations. The magazine features various articles, including a welcome message from the UAW president, an explanation of the union's structure and authority, and information on membership dues, […]
2024 UAW Union-Built Vehicle Guide
TL/DR - The article explains that vehicles made in the United States or Canada by members of the UAW and Canada's Unifor union contain significant UAW-made content. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is used to identify the country of manufacturing, where "1", "4", or "5" signifies a U.S. made vehicle, "2" for a Canadian made […]
Teamsters Celebrate SB 915 Approval by L.A. County Supervisors
TL/DR - The Teamsters union is advocating strongly for SB 915, a piece of legislation concerning autonomous vehicles, due to its focus on public safety and job protection. The bill, which has bipartisan support, was introduced by State Sen. Dave Cortese after the California Department of Motor Vehicles approved Waymo's application to expand its fleet. […]
US Infrastructure Investment
TL/DR - The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) signed by President Biden in November 2021 allocated $1.2 trillion for transportation, energy, and climate infrastructure in the US. Significant funding has been directed towards water projects, broadband expansion, clean energy projects, and transportation, with most of the money being distributed through state, local governments, tribal nations, and […]
AFL-CIO Speaks on Israel-Gaza Situation
TL/DR - The AFL-CIO, an American federation of 56 unions representing 12.5 million workers, has condemned the attacks by Hamas that took place on October 7th. The federation has called for a negotiated ceasefire in Gaza, demanding the immediate release of all hostages and provision of essential humanitarian aids like shelter, food, medicine. They reaffirm […]
Teamsters Decry Uber's Attempt to Buy Favorable Regulations
TL/DR - Uber is planning to invest $30 million in California politics in 2024 to influence lawmakers and legislation, particularly around autonomous vehicles. The Teamsters Union has expressed concerns over Uber's plans, claiming that it undermines public safety and workers' rights for the sake of its bottom line. The union will monitor Uber's push for […]
$5M Sought for Enhanced Warehouse Worker Safety
TL/DR - Several labor unions are urging the state Legislature to allocate $5 million in the next budget to improve warehouse worker safety, following data showing they get injured four times more often than other New York workers. A proposal includes mandating safer warehouse designs and annual expert assessments for potential hazards and repair requirements. […]
