Americans face an epidemic of loneliness. For some, supermarket self-checkouts make it worse
“It’s somebody who makes you feel important in their world,” she said. “Somebody who makes you feel human.”
"This year, in a stark warning about epidemic levels of loneliness and isolation, the U.S. surgeon general dedicated a section of his advisory to the effects of technology on social connection. Two-thirds of Americans said technology has made it harder to meaningfully connect, and nearly 70% said it has led to a decrease in empathy, according to a recent survey from PlayUSA, a website that covers online gambling.
Still, 66% of respondents said they would choose a self-service kiosk over a human-run checkout, often citing speed and a preference not to talk to anyone. But there was a sharp divide along generational lines: Whereas 84% of Gen Zers prefer self-checkouts, the number dropped to 46% for baby boomers. The survey didn’t include a breakdown of the Silent Generation, Myers’ age group."
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This extraordinary agreement includes:
Increased pay and benefits
Streaming bonuses and transparent access to streaming data
Guaranteed minimum staffing requirements for TV writers’ rooms
Language that covers the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in writing, ensuring writers' rights are protected
This achievement was made possible by the active involvement of WGA members, the dedicated bargaining committee, and the overwhelming support of their Union and community allies.
While it's important to note that this agreement is tentative until WGA members cast their votes, the influence wielded by writers during the strike is truly remarkable, and their unwavering resolve paved the way for this victory. By standing together and fighting, the writers showed all workers the way to win!
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Earlier this month, the city and county of Los Angeles declared September 22, "Rev. James Lawson Jr. Day" in honor of labor and civil rights leader Rev. James Lawson's 95th birthday.
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That’s what McAlevey, the author of several books on union organizing and negotiating contracts, recently told a room of union staff and members at the United Food and Commercial Workers union Local 770’s home base in downtown Los Angeles. She was discussing her new book, “Rules to Win By: Power and Participation in Union Negotiations,” published in March, just in time for L.A.’s summer of strikes.”
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“It’s somebody who makes you feel important in their world,” she said. “Somebody who makes you feel human.”
"This year, in a stark warning about epidemic levels of loneliness and isolation, the U.S. surgeon general dedicated a section of his advisory to the effects of technology on social connection. Two-thirds of Americans said technology has made it harder to meaningfully connect, and nearly 70% said it has led to a decrease in empathy, according to a recent survey from PlayUSA, a website that covers online gambling.
Still, 66% of respondents said they would choose a self-service kiosk over a human-run checkout, often citing speed and a preference not to talk to anyone. But there was a sharp divide along generational lines: Whereas 84% of Gen Zers prefer self-checkouts, the number dropped to 46% for baby boomers. The survey didn’t include a breakdown of the Silent Generation, Myers’ age group."
Read full article here:
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-08-28/some-skip-self-checkout-to-combat-loneliness-build-human-connection
His vision as a leader helped put our Union at the forefront of the Labor movement in California and beyond. He mentored and developed the great leadership we are fortunate to have today, and emphasized the importance of organizing new Union members and developing strong member leaders.
Rick never stopped in his fight to improve the lives of workers against the oppression of greedy corporations. The fight continues and we are in a better place due to his leadership.
Rest in Power President Ricardo Icaza.
SB 725 (Smallwood-Cuevas), the Grocery Worker Safety Net, requires a grocery establishment who conducts layoffs as a result of a merger or acquisition to provide workers with one-week severance pay for every year of service.
The bill passed the committee and now goes to the assembly floor.
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Amazon delivery drivers and dispatchers went on strike today to demand the e-commerce giant stop its unfair labor practicesand bargain with the Teamsters Union to address low pay and dangerous working conditions. This is the first strike by Amazon drivers in the U.S.
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https://ufcw770.org/ufcw-770-stands-in-solidarity-with-teamsters-at-amazon/
AB 647: requiring recall & rehiring rights
SB 725: providing severance pay to workers
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