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Stop Robo Trucks! IBT At Capitol Demand That Gov. Newsom Sign AB316: Chant Of "Fuck Gavin"
Hundreds of Teamsters from throughout California rallied at the State Capitol in Sacramento to demand that Governor Gavin Newsom sign AB 316 which requires a driver for trucks over 10,000 pounds.
Stop Robo Trucks! IBT At CA Capitol Demand That Gov. Newsom Sign AB316: Some Say "Fuck Gavin Newsom”
Hundreds of Teamsters from throughout California and supporters from around country marched and rallied on September 19, 2023 at California's State Capitol in Sacramento to demand that Governor Gavin Newsom sign AB 316 which requires a driver for trucks over 10,000 pounds.
Only 3 legislators voted against the legislation. Speakers discussed the health and safety dangers to the public and said that it was only greed that was driving the tech billionaires who are pushing robo vehicles.
They were also angry that the California CPUC and Department of Motor Vehicles are being allowed to be tested robo taxis on the streets in San Francisco threatening the people of California.
A leader of IBT 399 from Los Angeles Lindsay Dougherty and other Teamsters chanted "Fuck Gavin Newsom” because he has already told people that he will refuse to sign the bill which is opposed by the tech billionaires who want to test annd run robo cars and robo trucks in California and around the country.
Speakers talked about the dangers of AI which is aimed at eliminating millions of workers for more profits for the corporations. Workers also said the wanted Newsom to sign a bill that would provide unemployment to striking workers in California.
Sean O'Brien, the national president of the Teamsters union who was at the rally and had tried to have a meeting with Newsom but was unable to get an appointment inflaming further anger by the Teamsters. He said that this fight over AB 316 was important nationally and in the UPS contract workers won protection from the introduction of AI. Leader of the Firefighters union also spoke out about the serious dangers of these robo trucks to first responders and the public.
Writers Guild West president Meredith Stiehm and the executive director of the Screen Actors Guild Duncan Crabtree-Ireland also spoke in support of the bill forcing large trucks to have drivers and talked about their struggle against the introduction of AI that will destroy their jobs and industry.
Additional Media:
Teamsters & CA Labor Fighting Gov Newsom On AI Robo Trucks & Future of Labor in Sacramento
https://youtu.be/-ec4rkCslOw
Production of Labor Video Project
http://www.labormedia.net
Hundreds of Teamsters from throughout California and supporters from around country marched and rallied on September 19, 2023 at California's State Capitol in Sacramento to demand that Governor Gavin Newsom sign AB 316 which requires a driver for trucks over 10,000 pounds.
Only 3 legislators voted against the legislation. Speakers discussed the health and safety dangers to the public and said that it was only greed that was driving the tech billionaires who are pushing robo vehicles.
They were also angry that the California CPUC and Department of Motor Vehicles are being allowed to be tested robo taxis on the streets in San Francisco threatening the people of California.
A leader of IBT 399 from Los Angeles Lindsay Dougherty and other Teamsters chanted "Fuck Gavin Newsom” because he has already told people that he will refuse to sign the bill which is opposed by the tech billionaires who want to test annd run robo cars and robo trucks in California and around the country.
Speakers talked about the dangers of AI which is aimed at eliminating millions of workers for more profits for the corporations. Workers also said the wanted Newsom to sign a bill that would provide unemployment to striking workers in California.
Sean O'Brien, the national president of the Teamsters union who was at the rally and had tried to have a meeting with Newsom but was unable to get an appointment inflaming further anger by the Teamsters. He said that this fight over AB 316 was important nationally and in the UPS contract workers won protection from the introduction of AI. Leader of the Firefighters union also spoke out about the serious dangers of these robo trucks to first responders and the public.
Writers Guild West president Meredith Stiehm and the executive director of the Screen Actors Guild Duncan Crabtree-Ireland also spoke in support of the bill forcing large trucks to have drivers and talked about their struggle against the introduction of AI that will destroy their jobs and industry.
Additional Media:
Teamsters & CA Labor Fighting Gov Newsom On AI Robo Trucks & Future of Labor in Sacramento
https://youtu.be/-ec4rkCslOw
Production of Labor Video Project
http://www.labormedia.net
For more information:
https://youtu.be/oLJadfSMEgU
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