Archives August 2022

Industry 4.0 brings obstacles, opportunities for women in

The Industry 4.0 transition depends on male-dominated fields like computer science and engineering, potentially causing a disproportionate effect on women seeking to enter the field. 

However, the industry-wide shift to more automation, big data and robotics may ultimately expand opportunities for women who lacked access to more traditional manufacturing roles, according to industry executives and observers.

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Australian tram workers strike in Melbourne, but unions push

Around 90 striking workers are picketing the East Preston Tram Depot in northern Melbourne over a new enterprise agreement (EA) on wages and conditions. The picket at the Downer Group site, which is refurbishing 450 of Melbourne’s trams, has been underway for two weeks.

East Preston Tram Depot strikers picketing last week

The previous four-year agreement covering the workers expired

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