AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGig-Worker Rights: California’s rideshare drivers have crossed the certification threshold for a union that could cover about 800,000 Uber/Lyft workers, setting up a major bargaining fight over pay and conditions. Wage Policy Fight: In the Philippines, unions and employers are bracing for fallout from a Pasig court move that indefinitely suspends parts of the P85 wage increase, with workers urging government intervention. Manufacturing Jobs: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced Vulcraft’s $59M expansion in St. Joe, aiming to add up to 20 high-wage jobs by end of 2027. Education-to-Work Pathways: Kenya’s education debate is heating up as critics warn reforms are pushing students into “STEM-only” career boxes and sidelining arts and other talents. Skills & Credentials: Arizona’s Agua Fria school district approved a fire/EMS career training program that can earn industry and community college credits through 2027. Youth Employment Push: Uttar Pradesh unveiled a new youth policy focused on skill, innovation, and employment as part of a broader jobs agenda. Career Switching: An NFL cornerback left the Bengals to pursue a lead movie role, highlighting how athletes are weighing scarce roster odds against other opportunities.
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