Remote teams
fromOur Weekly
22 hours agoThe Future of work
The future of work is defined by automation, AI, and remote work, presenting both challenges and opportunities for workforce transformation.
When Billy Foister, a 48-year-old worker, died after a heart attack inside one of the tech giant's warehouses in September 2019, managers were accused of telling staff to get back to work.
Under House Bill 501, 'employees of the Transportation Cabinet shall not be permitted to telecommute unless specifically exempted by the Secretary of the Transportation Cabinet.' This provision was vetoed by Governor Andy Beshear but was overridden by the legislature.
"For the first time, a rigid office attendance mandate has been broken and replaced with a more sensible, flexible approach based on what actually works," General Secretary Fran Heathcote said. "This has been a long campaign and reaching a deal members could accept reflects the determination of PCS members at ONS, the hard work of their reps and the value of trade unionism."