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Kaiser prepares for strikes as healthcare workers protest
Kaiser Permanente is bracing for a new strike by approximately 3,000 pharmacy and lab workers starting February 9, as an ongoing strike by over 31,000 nurses and health workers continues into its second week. The healthcare provider has advised members to complete any urgent lab tests before the strike and noted that while hospitals remain…
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New FAA rule enhances cockpit voice recording requirements for safety
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a rule mandating that new passenger airplanes maintain 25 hours of cockpit voice recordings (CVR), a significant increase from the previous two-hour standard, effective from 2027. The move aims to bolster accident investigations by providing “substantially more CVR data” for assessing incidents, and responds to long-standing advocacy…
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Walmart México recruits software developers through Fortnite
Walmart México is recruiting software developers through Fortnite, making it the first Latin American employer to use the gaming platform for hiring. The initiative features a custom mini-game where candidates complete coding challenges in Java, iOS, and Android. Walmart is shifting its identity from a traditional retailer to a technology employer, having moved its IT…
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Airlines urge Congress to secure pay for air traffic controllers during potential shutdown
Major U.S. airlines have called on Congress to ensure that air traffic controllers are paid in the event of a partial government shutdown, citing last year’s disruption that affected millions of passengers. Airlines for America said: “Congress needs to understand the real-world consequences [of shutdowns].” The FAA has reported a significant shortage of air traffic…
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Walmart raises pharmacy wages and promotes 3,000 staff amid healthcare expansion
Walmart has promoted 3,000 pharmacy technicians to operations team leads, raising their average hourly wage from $22 to $28, with potential earnings up to $42, as part of a broader push to grow its digital and pharmacy services across 4,600 locations. The move comes amid rising competition from Amazon in the healthcare space.
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Amazon accidentally sends email confirming layoffs
Amazon informed employees of a new round of global layoffs in an email apparently sent in error. A draft email written by Colleen Aubrey, a senior vice president at Amazon Web Services (AWS), was included as part of a calendar invitation sent by an executive assistant to a number of Amazon workers late on Tuesday….
