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Public employees could collectively bargain over AI use under new Bateman legislation

Public employees could collectively bargain over AI use under new Bateman legislation

New legislation introduced by Sen. Jessica Bateman (D-Olympia) would allow public sector unions representing public sector employees to collectively bargain over the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in government workplaces. “Workers deserve to have a voice at the table when their employers introduce new AI technologies in their workplace,” Bateman said. “AI is like fire — it can be good ...

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Expanding housing supply hearing in Senate Friday

Expanding housing supply hearing in Senate Friday

Major legislation to help expand Washington’s housing supply will be heard in the Senate Housing Committee 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26. The hearing can be streamed live or replayed on TVW here. The two bills, the Housing Accountability Act (SB 5148) and the Parking Reform Act (SB 5184) are both sponsored by Sen. Jessica Bateman (D-Olympia), who also ...

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