All articles tagged with #union opposition
An AI-generated actress named Tilly Norwood, created by Eline Van der Velden, has sparked controversy in Hollywood, with actors and unions opposing her potential signing with a talent agency, citing concerns over the replacement of human performers and the devaluation of human artistry.
Vena, a CEO advocating for a major rail merger between UP and NS, met with the White House to garner support, claiming it would benefit U.S. competition and infrastructure, though some unions and industry groups oppose it due to concerns over competition and supply chain impacts.
Self-driving cars by Waymo are set to begin testing on NYC streets under strict safety regulations, with a pilot program involving trained safety drivers, but face strong opposition from unions concerned about safety, emergency access, and job losses. The city sees this as a step toward modernizing transportation, while unions warn of risks and potential harm to workers and pedestrians.
UPS plans to offer voluntary buyouts to its drivers as part of a major network reconfiguration and cost-cutting strategy, which has faced opposition from the Teamsters union, claiming the offers are insufficient and potentially illegal.
The Federal Railroad Administration has finalized a new rule requiring major freight railroads to maintain two-person crews on most routes, a move supported by rail unions for safety and job concerns. The rule comes after a fiery derailment in Ohio in 2023, but the industry argues that crew size should be determined by contract talks, not regulators. The Transportation Secretary and unions emphasize the importance of two-person crews, while the industry challenges the necessity of the regulation.
The Transportation Department’s Federal Railroad Administration has finalized a new rule requiring major freight railroads to maintain two-person crews on most routes, following intense focus on railroad safety after a fiery derailment in Ohio. Rail unions have long opposed one-person crews due to safety and job concerns, and the new rule marks a milestone in their fight to preserve two-person crews. While railroads argue that crew size should be determined by contract talks, the rule aims to ensure trains are safely staffed, with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasizing the importance of having at least two crew members on board for large freight trains.