In the world of warehouse labor, employers and employees alike are seeking flexibility of scheduling and job duties, says Mike Bohnett, vice president of partnerships with Instawork.
Automation is no longer a competitive advantage but a competitive imperative, if warehouse operators and distributors are to succeed, says Al Dekin, chief revenue officer and founder of Locus Robotics.
Workers across the U.S. allege that the giant company is conducting a harsh crackdown on unionization activities, and they have responded with protests and strikes.
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.
More and more warehouse operators are opting for implementation of robotics technology, says Kait Peterson, senior director of product marketing at Locus Robotics.
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.
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