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BSO Musicians Vote to Authorize First-Ever Strike Ahead of Contract Deadline
arts2 days ago

BSO Musicians Vote to Authorize First-Ever Strike Ahead of Contract Deadline

Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians unanimously authorized the first strike in the orchestra’s history, giving players leverage as their contract nears expiration, amid deep rifts over leadership following the abrupt dismissal of Andris Nelsons; negotiations continue over the weekend with musicians seeking greater input on programming and a fair, competitive deal on pay and benefits, while management aims to move past the turmoil and reach an agreement.

via The Boston Globe|
#arts#labor#music
TPS Wind-Down Leaves Immigrant Families and U.S. Industries in Limbo
politics-and-policy6 days ago

TPS Wind-Down Leaves Immigrant Families and U.S. Industries in Limbo

The Trump administration is moving to end Temporary Protected Status for more than a million people, with expiration dates looming for thousands who have built lives in the U.S. for years; while some designations may be automatically extended, others depend on DHS reviews, risking labor shortages in health care, construction, and other sectors and forcing affected families to confront possible deportation as asylum remains an option for many.

via Axios|
#immigration#labor#policy
Hollywood Unions Call for Speedy Resolution in Paramount-WBD Merger Fight
business12 days ago

Hollywood Unions Call for Speedy Resolution in Paramount-WBD Merger Fight

Hollywood’s DGA and IATSE are urging California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison to fast-track the antitrust case over the Paramount-WBD merger, warning that a prolonged court battle could damage jobs and the industry, especially in California where production is down. They also outline proposed enforceable conditions to preserve separate studios, production windows, and US-based work, arguing for a quicker decision than the current March 2027 trial date and noting Ellison’s threat to move Paramount if settlement fails.

via deadline.com|
#antitrust#business#dga
AI, Not Fear, Could Lift American Wages, Says Palantir CTO
technology14 days ago

AI, Not Fear, Could Lift American Wages, Says Palantir CTO

Palantir chief technology officer Shyam Sankar argues that AI can raise American workers’ wages when deployed alongside the American workforce and domestic industry, warning that bans on data centers or unfounded fears could curb prosperity even as China’s manufacturing productivity outpaces the U.S. He points to progress in real-world applications (e.g., a submarine parts maker cutting production planning from two weeks to under an hour) and urges a national narrative that centers American workers to win the AI race across the full tech-to-industry stack.

via Fox News|
#ai#china-us#labor
Jackson launches general-election ad in Maine Senate race, targets Collins
politics23 days ago

Jackson launches general-election ad in Maine Senate race, targets Collins

Democrat Troy Jackson rolls out his first statewide general-election ad in Maine’s U.S. Senate race—a seven-figure buy that touts his labor-organizing background while painting incumbent Susan Collins as part of an establishment that has failed Mainers on health care, housing and heating; the spot, anchored by Jackson’s narration, is set to begin airing statewide next week following his party-nomination in Bangor.

via NBC News|
#campaign-ad#labor#maine
Protections end for Haitians trigger broad layoffs across airports, nursing homes and schools
economy25 days ago

Protections end for Haitians trigger broad layoffs across airports, nursing homes and schools

The Department of Homeland Security ended humanitarian protections for 350,000 Haitian immigrants, prompting mass layoffs that threaten summer travel and destabilize essential industries across the East Coast and Midwest—including airports, nursing homes, and schools—raising concerns about economic disruption and potential policy responses.

via The Washington Post|
#economy#haiti#haitian-immigrants
Hollywood Crew Roster Purge Tests Union Access
labor1 month ago

Hollywood Crew Roster Purge Tests Union Access

The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Contract Services has flagged thousands of IATSE crew for removal from the Industry Experience Roster after determining they did not meet the three-year eligibility threshold (one union project in 2023–2026). The move, the first broad purge since 2022, has prompted protests from some locals and raised concerns that losing roster status could hinder access to union jobs, even as workers can requalify by meeting stricter criteria (such as 30 eligible days on productions). With overall hours of work down since the 2022 strikes and domestic high-budget projects shrinking, industry officials argue purging is tied to location incentives abroad and will be revisited in 2027 contract talks, making the outcome pivotal for many freelancers.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#contract-services#hollywood#iatse
It’s not AI—America’s looming labor shortage is the real story
higher-education1 month ago

It’s not AI—America’s looming labor shortage is the real story

Experts say the United States faces a historic labor shortage driven by population shifts and a skills gap among new graduates, not AI. AI’s rise is masking deeper issues in health care, construction, and other sectors that struggle to find workers. The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce warns the trend could slow economic growth for years, while states pursue policies to attract and train skilled workers.

via The Washington Post|
#demographics#economy#employment