Australian Dock Workers Demand 28-Hour Week Amid AI Automation Push
As AI and automation expand in Australian ports, dock workers seek reduced hours without pay cuts, citing job security concerns.
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As AI and automation expand in Australian ports, dock workers seek reduced hours without pay cuts, citing job security concerns.
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