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Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks

Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
BBC Business Wednesday 08 July 2026, 01:48 UTC 1 min read
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A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.

A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.
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