Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
- Australian dock workers are demanding a 28-hour work week with no loss of pay as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation expands across the country's ports.
- The AI push is being led by port logistics giant DP World, which the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) said has put workers' jobs "in the crosshairs".
- The union said: "If DP World wants AI and automation, then they must pay the social dividend.
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- Australian dock workers are demanding a 28-hour work week with no loss of pay as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation expands across the country's ports.
- The AI push is being led by port logistics giant DP World, which the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) said has put workers' jobs "in the crosshairs".
- The union said: "If DP World wants AI and automation, then they must pay the social dividend.
Sources: BBC News