Feb 4 2019 – Eduardo Porter – The New York Times
A small group of well-educated professionals enjoys rising wages, while most workers toil in low-wage jobs with few chances to advance.
Tech Is Splitting the U.S. Work Force in Two
Robots Are Coming For Service Jobs
Sept 29, 2018 – Jon Christian – Futurism
Now automation is starting to eat into a new industry: food and hospitality. Workers are concerned — according to the New York Times, the labor union that represents Marriott International hotel workers is demanding measures that will protect staff from being replaced by robots.
Las Vegas Food Service Workers Are Going on Strike So They Don’t Lose Their Jobs to Robots
May 29 2018 – Leslie Nemo – Futurism
Members of the city’s Culinary Workers Union voted last week to go on strike after June 1st, when their union contracts are set to expire at 34 different casino resorts. A big sticking point in the renegotiations? Contracts that protect them from being replaced by automation.
Robot worries could cause a 50,000-worker strike in Las Vegas
May 24 2018 – Erin Winick – Technology Review
Members of the Culinary Union, who work in many of the city’s biggest casinos, have voted to approve a strike unless a deal is reached soon.
A Robot Makes a Mean Caesar Salad, But Will It Cost Jobs?
Oct 6 2017 – Claire Martin – New York Times
Silicon Valley start-up Chowbotics created a robot that will make your salad.
AI Will Put 10 Million Jobs At High Risk – More Than Were Eliminated By The Great Recession
Oct 6 2017 – CBInsights.com
Automation is coming after jobs, from fast food workers to accountants. This study shows which jobs are most at risk, given several different factors.