The loss is a setback for the Amazon Labor Union, which has struggled to expand its influence beyond New York City and even hang on to its gains there.

Altogether, the number of robots currently operational around the globe is reckoned to be about 3.5 million units — roughly the population of Uruguay.

Manufacturing wages have risen in China, making the country no longer the global go-to place for low-cost labor, argues The Reshoring Institute.

U.K. unions are ready to take on the government if it attempts to strip away workers' rights, the head of the Trades Union Congress — the umbrella movement for the U.K.'s major unions — has said.

The walkout by workers that began October 6 is costing shippers of iron ore, coal, chrome, ferrochrome and manganese about 815 million rand a day.

While not opposed to the new focus on next-day parcels, the Communication Workers Union sees no justification for shifting delivery rounds from the morning toward late afternoon and early evening.

Data from Strongarm shows under-trained, under-resourced industrial roles are taking extreme tolls on workers’ mental health, family lives and bodies, all ahead of the busy holiday season.

The election near Albany, to be spread out over four days between Oct. 12 and Oct. 17 in Castleton-on-Hudson, could help determine the future of the Amazon Labor Union.

Companies are adding features such as natural light and fitness centers, in hopes of attracting and retaining workers.