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> I specifically take issue with the demand for a complete ban on automation. This just seems unreasonable and anti progress. Maybe, but automation can also be
by bsder 2y ago
> I specifically take issue with the demand for a complete ban on automation. This just seems unreasonable and anti progress.
Maybe, but automation can also be used to run the remaining workers ragged. See the current issues with high frequency train scheduling and the attendant accidents due to fatigue.
- throwaway48476 2y agoPrecision railroading exists because the government enforces a monpoloy on labor in the rail sector.
- monocasa 2y agoWhich monopoly on labor? Railroad workers aren't required to be union the United States.
- throwaway48476 2y agoThe rail labor act which forbids striking.
- loudestdog 2y agoYou make people work, they've already said they're going to slow down so you paying them for 25% of the work. And they still win in the end. The reason strike has happened because the dock companies themselves profit off of a strike. They charge extra fees money for storage etc.
- bsder 2y agoWe're talking about whether automation is worth striking over for safety reasons and you just pointed out that the railroad situation is because the workers can't strike. So ... sure? Apparently, we're in agreement.