Tag: employment

It takes a lot of workers, mostly young, to feed the old

It takes a lot of workers, mostly young, to feed the old

A sign is shown in front of an McDonald’s restaurant in Pittsburgh on April 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) My fellow Americans, where are you?

That question ran through my mind as I sat in a mostly empty McDonald’s in frenetically growing Dripping Springs.

To be sure, it was a lull period — after the Suburban Mommy school rush and well after the construction workers’ breakfast rush.But still. An empty McDonald’s in one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, the fastest-growing large state? Really?Business BriefingBecome a business insider with the latest news.Or with:GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our […]

Is automation a threat to employment?

Is automation a threat to employment?

Did you know that 85% of jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t been invented yet? As automation reshapes our workforce, it’s crucial to understand its impact.

Automation isn’t new – it’s been transforming industries since the Industrial Revolution. But today’s rapid advancements in AI and robotics are taking it to a whole new level. From self-driving cars to AI-powered customer service, automation is touching every sector. Sure, it brings benefits: increased productivity, better quality control, and safer working conditions. But it also raises concerns about job loss and growing inequality.

So, what does this mean for your career, especially in […]

Nigeria exploring use of Artificial Intelligence to safeguard democracy – Reps.

Nigeria exploring use of Artificial Intelligence to safeguard democracy – Reps.

The House of Representatives says Nigeria is exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence to safeguard its democracy.

Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, made this known at the ongoing 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.

Artificial Intelligence, AI, is a set of technology that enables computers to perform a variety of functions.Advertisement Such functions as the ability to see, understand and translate spoken and written languages, analyse data, make recommendations and more. It is the next phase of technological advancements across the globe and Nigeria says it will not be left outAt the ongoing IPU in Geneva, Switzerland, Deputy Speaker, Benjamin […]

Randy Daly: Ballot Measure 1 is a bad idea. Here’s why

Randy Daly: Ballot Measure 1 is a bad idea. Here’s why

Kenai Walmart sign in June, 2024. By RANDY DALY

Ballot Measure Number 1, an act increasing the minimum wage in Alaska, does not get much discussion, which may lead to it passing, and that would be a bad thing for Alaska.

As an Alaskan business owner, I know firsthand that increasing expenses without an increase in value to the consumer leads to price increases for customers. Alaskans have experienced a 20% increase in consumer prices over the last four years.Ballot measure 1 is a poorly timed bad idea. But hey, don’t take my word for it, there are many wiser […]

World History – 1400 to Present

World History – 1400 to Present

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Definition

Automation is the use of technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention, often leading to increased efficiency and productivity. This process can involve mechanical, electrical, or computer-based systems to carry out repetitive tasks that were traditionally done by humans. In the context of inventions and mechanization, automation represents a significant shift in how work is performed, transforming industries and altering the labor landscape.congrats on reading the definition of automation. now let’s actually learn it. ok, let’s learn stuff 5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test> Automation gained momentum during the Industrial Revolution as […]

Machines Do Feed Families

Machines Do Feed Families

The recent port strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association was suspended after dockworkers received a massive pay increase. However, the union’s opposition to port automation technology on job preservation grounds remains the major sticking point to the union accepting a new contract by a January 15 deadline.

As I previously discussed , worker opposition to labor-saving technology is hardly new. In the short term, new technologies can cause job losses in the affected industry. That was the result of the introduction of shipping containers in the mid-20th century. In the long term, technology enhances productivity and thus fosters higher living […]

Robots vs. Human Labor in Construction: Will Automation Replace the Workforce or Create New Jobs?

Robots vs. Human Labor in Construction: Will Automation Replace the Workforce or Create New Jobs?

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The article discusses the impact of automation on the construction industry, where robots and technology are increasingly replacing traditional manual labor. Automation, including robots for bricklaying, 3D printing, and drones, offers efficiency and safety benefits but raises concerns about job loss, especially for roles involving repetitive tasks. While robots excel in precision and tirelessness, they lack human workers’ creativity and problem-solving abilities, which remain essential for handling unforeseen challenges on construction sites.

The rise of automation could displace some jobs but also create new opportunities in robotics maintenance and technology management, prompting the need for workers to […]

Catch 22: Higher productivity cancels out more manufacturing jobs

Catch 22: Higher productivity cancels out more manufacturing jobs

Dockworkers strike at the Bayport Container Terminal in Seabrook, Texas, on Oct. 1, 2024. The union, the International Longshoremen’s Association, representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports reached a deal Oct. 3 to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract. (Mark Felix/AFP via Getty Images/TNS) “Foreign nations will be worried about losing their jobs to America,” former president Donald Trump declared at a rally in Savannah, Ga., last month, promising a “manufacturing renaissance” by walling off U.S. markets with high tariffs and punishing American companies that make […]

Don’t Send Your Kids to College

Don’t Send Your Kids to College

In our emerging economy, learning how to do something, like carpentry, may have more value than going to a university for four expensive years.

OCT 15, 2024 Illustration: Getty Images Want your kids to still love you when they’re in their 30s, when they’ve started work at a real job, busted their butts for a few years, maybe had a child or two of their own, and hopefully come to appreciate how hard you had to work – at whatever you did – to provide them with viable options and serious opportunities for a strong and secure future?

If so, then […]

Trump wants to take back manufacturing jobs. It won’t work.

Ryan Seitl, left, and Tyler Conen stack aluminum wrenches at the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry in Manitowoc, Wis., on Oct. 16, 2019. (Lianne Milton for The Washington Post) “Foreign nations will be worried about losing their jobs to America,” former president Donald Trump declared at a rally in Savannah, Ga., last month, promising a “manufacturing renaissance” by walling off U.S. markets with high tariffs and punishing American companies that make stuff overseas.

This sort of statement, based in nostalgia for past economic paradigms in which large numbers of American blue-collar workers manufactured many of the world’s goods, no longer just sounds […]