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#automation

Autonomous tech is coming to farming. What will it mean for crops and workers who harvest them?

Farmers are turning to automation and solar power for irrigation to improve efficiency and reduce costs, despite initial investment challenges.

US dockworkers threaten to strike against automation, creating economic uncertainty

45,000 U.S. longshoremen threaten a strike over job security amid rising machine automation at ports.

Autonomous tech is coming to farming. What will it mean for crops and workers who harvest them?

Farmers are turning to automation and solar power for irrigation to improve efficiency and reduce costs, despite initial investment challenges.

US dockworkers threaten to strike against automation, creating economic uncertainty

45,000 U.S. longshoremen threaten a strike over job security amid rising machine automation at ports.
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#immigration

Farm groups urge Trump not to deport farmworkers. Here's why

U.S. farming sector fears mass deportations under Trump due to reliance on undocumented immigrant labor.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Sides With Musk In MAGA Civil War

Greene criticizes certain MAGA voices for lacking practical experience in labor discussions, emphasizing the complexity of hiring skilled workers.

Farm groups urge Trump not to deport farmworkers. Here's why

U.S. farming sector fears mass deportations under Trump due to reliance on undocumented immigrant labor.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Sides With Musk In MAGA Civil War

Greene criticizes certain MAGA voices for lacking practical experience in labor discussions, emphasizing the complexity of hiring skilled workers.
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"It's NOT An Emergency." Doctors And Nurses Are Calling Out The Medical "Lies" You Should Stop Believing, And It's Eye-Opening

Water breaking is often subtle and not an emergency; maintain a calm approach to hospital visits.

The Custodian

Edward Hirsch emphasizes the dignity of labor and the significance of mundane tasks in his poetry. He contends that often overlooked work defines lives.

Homeless Woman Going Into Labor Is Cited for Camping Violation

A homeless woman in labor was cited for public camping by police in Louisville, raising questions about enforcement against the homeless.
#economy

$18 hourly minimum wage rejected by California voters

California voters rejected a minimum wage increase to $18 per hour, prioritizing economic concerns and job security over higher wages.

California ranks No. 9 for economic 'balance'

Virginia ranks as the most balanced state economy, combining the needs of both employers and workers effectively.

$18 hourly minimum wage rejected by California voters

California voters rejected a minimum wage increase to $18 per hour, prioritizing economic concerns and job security over higher wages.

California ranks No. 9 for economic 'balance'

Virginia ranks as the most balanced state economy, combining the needs of both employers and workers effectively.
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#politics

Trump picks Oregon Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead Labor Department

Chavez-DeRemer appointed as labor secretary reflects Trump's labor agenda, emphasizing union relations amidst a complex political backdrop.

Tuesday Morning Topline: Mayor Skips Final Candidate Forum

Mayor Breed's absence allowed her opponents to critique her record in a critical election forum.
Longshoremen's strike threatens economic ripple effects on California's port operations.
PG&E cancels planned power shutoffs amid heatwave to ensure service continuity.
Musk's incendiary remarks towards Wiener highlight the contentious nature of contemporary political dialogue.

Trump picks Oregon Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead Labor Department

Chavez-DeRemer appointed as labor secretary reflects Trump's labor agenda, emphasizing union relations amidst a complex political backdrop.

Tuesday Morning Topline: Mayor Skips Final Candidate Forum

Mayor Breed's absence allowed her opponents to critique her record in a critical election forum.
Longshoremen's strike threatens economic ripple effects on California's port operations.
PG&E cancels planned power shutoffs amid heatwave to ensure service continuity.
Musk's incendiary remarks towards Wiener highlight the contentious nature of contemporary political dialogue.
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#art

Inside Richard Malone's New Show Exploring Labour and Class

Richard Malone's exhibition 'A Record of Tenderness' highlights unseen labor in art and celebrates the often ignored bodies behind classical sculptures.

Review Ferdinand Dolberg at Anton Janizewski | Berlin Art Link

Dölberg's exhibition challenges the glorification of labor, revealing the monotony and emotional emptiness behind the ideal of hard work.

Inside Richard Malone's New Show Exploring Labour and Class

Richard Malone's exhibition 'A Record of Tenderness' highlights unseen labor in art and celebrates the often ignored bodies behind classical sculptures.

Review Ferdinand Dolberg at Anton Janizewski | Berlin Art Link

Dölberg's exhibition challenges the glorification of labor, revealing the monotony and emotional emptiness behind the ideal of hard work.
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Trump Is Expected to Upend Biden Labor Policies Favoring Unions

Biden's presidency has led to a significant resurgence in unionization efforts and victories, marking a historic pro-labor stance.

It's No Wonder That Cannes Fell for Anora

Baker's 'Anora' cleverly balances screwball comedy with serious themes of exploitation and labor in a vibrant, engaging setting.

What a Crackdown on Immigration Could Mean for Cheap Milk

Rosa's morning routine on the dairy farm highlights the physical challenges and economic struggles of the dairy industry in America.

The Individual In Contemporary Society - emptywheel

Reflecting on individual purpose and the significance of finding meaningful work in a competitive society.

Berkeley Wire

Heatwave makes manual labor challenging and poses risks for workers.

Exclusive: How Trump turned a viral Senate brawl into a union alliance

The Teamsters union's refusal to endorse a presidential candidate signals a potential shift in labor allegiance towards Republicans.

"I Was Glued to My Numbers Like a Day Trader": The Collapse of Self-Worth in the Digital Age | The Walrus

Work can strip away personal worth as our labor's value is dictated externally.

Franki Raffles: Photography, Activism, Campaign Works; Hannah Perry: Manual Labour review

Franki Raffles immortalized the labor and struggles of women globally through powerful photography, sparking awareness and activism.
#concert

Mass. woman goes into labor at Noah Kahan's Fenway concert, names baby 'Noah'

A couple experienced labor after attending a Noah Kahan concert, naming their son, Noah Longo, after the artist.
The story of labor during a concert went viral on TikTok, attracting significant attention.

Which P!nk Song Induced a Concert-Goer's Labor?

P!nk paused her concert in Sydney after a woman went into labor during the show.
The incident happened during the song 'Our Song,' off P!nk's most recent album TRUSTFALL.

Mass. woman goes into labor at Noah Kahan's Fenway concert, names baby 'Noah'

A couple experienced labor after attending a Noah Kahan concert, naming their son, Noah Longo, after the artist.
The story of labor during a concert went viral on TikTok, attracting significant attention.

Which P!nk Song Induced a Concert-Goer's Labor?

P!nk paused her concert in Sydney after a woman went into labor during the show.
The incident happened during the song 'Our Song,' off P!nk's most recent album TRUSTFALL.
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It's peak melon season. Here's how to eat this late-summer treat.

Melon harvesting primarily relies on immigrant workers due to the difficult nature of the work.
Chef Florent Marneau's dishes creatively incorporate seasonal melons, highlighting their unique flavors.

Hampi Art Labs: art meets industry at India's new artist residency and exhibition space

Vijayanagar is a well-maintained town owned by a steel tycoon family worth $22bn, offering state-of-the-art artist residency facilities.
Hampi Art Labs has the potential to bring artists face to face with conversations around materials and labor, bridging the gap between art and industry.
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