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The 'Save our Jobs Act of 2021' establishes a commission to assess the impact of autonomous and alternative fuel tractor trailers on truck drivers and diesel mechanics.
The 'Save our Jobs Act of 2021' aims to create a commission that will evaluate how autonomous and alternative fuel tractor trailer technology affects employment for truck drivers and diesel mechanics. This initiative is crucial for understanding the economic implications of automation and alternative fuels in the transportation sector and will provide recommendations for workforce retraining and support.
Key Provisions
Establishment of the 'tractor trailer operator and diesel mechanic retraining and employment commission'.
Commission to report findings on job impacts by February 15, 2022.
Recommendations for state actions to support affected workers.
Latest Legislative Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
Bill Sponsors
Name
Role
James Sanders Jr.
Primary
Robert Jackson
Cosponsor
Compliance Checklist
Prepare for potential job losses and workforce impacts due to autonomous technology. Who: Trucking companies and related businesses. Deadline: By February 15, 2022. Penalty: No specified penalties, but non-compliance may lead to unpreparedness for workforce changes.
The 'Save our Jobs Act of 2021' mandates the establishment of a commission by the New York labor department to investigate the effects of autonomous and alternative fuel tractor trailer technology on the workforce. This commission will consist of fifteen members appointed by various state leaders and is tasked with reporting its findings by February 15, 2022. The report will analyze income loss for affected workers, impacts on related businesses, and implications for the state's unemployment insurance program. Additionally, the commission will propose recommendations for state actions to mitigate job losses, including job training and financial resources for affected workers. Upon submission of its reports, the commission will be dissolved. This bill highlights the state's proactive approach to addressing the challenges posed by automation and alternative fuels in the trucking industry.
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