The television and motion picture writers are back on the job. But in many cases, they don’t have anyone to write for since the union representing actors and actresses remains on strike. Artificial intelligence has been a significant factor in the negotiations, but revenue sharing is the primary factor keeping everyone on the picket line….
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Television and movie writers went on strike over two months ago. In the last few weeks, they’ve been joined on the picket lines by the actors and actresses of SAG-AFTRA. People showed concern when the writers walked off the job. But now, everyone’s obsessed since celebrities started walking…
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For many, air conditioning was once a luxury that’s become a necessity. I grew up in a house without AC, but today couldn’t imagine living without it. But as much as it seems commonplace, some still don’t have access. Recently, UPS drivers threatened to strike because their vehicles still don’t have air conditioning. I can’t…
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The world of labor relations has changed a lot throughout my lifetime. When I was much younger, the news frequently included stories where factory workers in many industries went on strike. But something has changed, and labor unions rarely make the news. Maybe that’s on purpose. Or perhaps the labor unions aren’t as prominent as…
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If you’re a baseball fan, you’ve already heard the news. The commissioner has canceled the first week of the regular season. Some people hope that the MLB lockout will be short-lived, but it doesn’t look that way. Many insiders think that we may not see baseball until sometime this summer. And that’s very sad…
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How do you pick sides when asked to choose between millionaires and billionaires? If you’re a baseball fan, you may already be pondering that. Major League Baseball owners have locked out the players, and it looks like the fight may last a long time. Experts are already discussing the chance of spring training being delayed,…
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