More than 30 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) recently participated in a Safety & Health Conference at the Winpisinger Center. The event focused on improving workplace safety, teaching attendees about emergency responses, and ways to maintain employee health.
The conference provided training sessions designed to equip union members with skills needed to address emergencies and promote safer working conditions.
The U.S. Census Bureau has released updated data from its Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), including new findings on artificial intelligence adoption among U.S. businesses. The ongoing survey offers timely insights into business conditions nationwide.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers honored members lost or injured on the job during a ceremony marking Workers’ Memorial Day. Jody Bennett said five members died at work in the past year as calls continued for improved workplace safety.
A new University of Texas at Austin study warns that data centers could consume up to nine percent of Texas’ total water supply by 2040 if current trends continue. Researchers urge more transparency from industry players along with coordinated planning among stakeholders.
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