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Labor Shortage
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cicnews.combusiness11 days ago
Ontario Mining Industry Needs 5,000 Additional Workers by 2030
The Ontario Mining Association projects a need for 5,000 more workers by 2030. The provincial government has identified 35 significant mineral projects that could reach production within the next decade.
Euronewspolitics17 days ago
Portugal Has 5,000 Certified Lifeguards as Bathing Season Begins, Federation Warns of Shortfall
Portugal has about 5,000 certified lifeguards but may need 6,000 to 6,500 to cover all beaches and pools if each works a standard 40-hour week. Officials warn that retention problems and low pay could leave some sites without adequate coverage.
The Japan Timesai25 days ago
Humanoids Summit Opens in Tokyo to Discuss AI Robots and Labor Shortage
A two-day robotics conference began Thursday in Tokyo, focusing on how AI-powered humanoids could address Japan's worker shortfall. Organizers expect 2,000 attendees from 30 countries and 300 companies.
gamereactor.euworld44 days ago
SUNY Maritime Cadets Prepare for Summer Sea Term Aboard Empire State VII
Hundreds of cadets will depart aboard the Empire State VII from the Bronx this summer, logging sea time toward U.S. Coast Guard licenses amid a national shortage that has left more than 5,000 positions open at the Military Sealift Command. Industry officials warn that Navy vessel…
japantimes.co.jptechnology55 days ago
Japan Airlines to Trial Chinese-Made Humanoid Robots for Luggage at Haneda Airport in May
Japan Airlines will introduce humanoid robots on a trial basis at Tokyo's Haneda airport starting in May 2026 to handle luggage and cargo. The initiative, in partnership with GMO Internet Group, aims to address labor shortages amid rising tourism. The trial runs until 2028 and in…