Union representing city technical workers plans one-day strike - Oakland North
City workers represented by the International Federation of Professional Technical Engineers Union Local 21 announce a one-day strike. The International Federation of Professional Technical Engineers Union Local 21 (IO 21) has announced a one-day strike against Oakland, California, if contract negotiations with the city are not resolved. The union, representing city technical workers, is concerned about artificial intelligence use and high staff vacancy rates, leading to a feeling of overworked and overworked members. Julian Ware, union vice president, said the union wants protections for AI into the contract, as the city's AI policy is not robust enough to protect workers. The city is also negotiating with three other unions, including the International Association of Firefighters Local 55 and the Confidential Management Employees Association.
Publicados : 8 horas atrás por Eric Urbach no Business Tech
The faint sounds of chants and drums echoed through Downtown Oakland Tuesday, as city workers represented by the International Federation of Professional Technical Engineers Union Local 21 marched fro... [2560 symbols]