April 9, 2025 Public Health & Safety Committee
Autonomous food delivery technology impact on workers
University of Minnesota Starship delivery drone pilot program
Regulatory approaches for personal delivery devices
Public hearing on civil rights ordinance amendments
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Votes (1)
Setting a public hearing for the April 23 civil rights ordinance amendment
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Notable Quotes (3)
The university should be pressured to accept this language to insure the right to collective bargaining.
I also think it's just simply a bad idea that isn't lifting off and should probably stay on the tarmac.
It is the companies that get massive amounts of venture capital, operate at a loss up to a decade and undermine every single establishment.
People (7)
Jason ChavezChairPublic Health and Safety Committee chair presiding over the meeting.
Public Health and Safety Committee chair presiding over the meeting.
Ryan MalloyShop StewardTeamsters Local 320 member working at UMN East Bank.
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Teamsters Local 320 member working at UMN East Bank.
“The university often fails to take into account the needs and concerns of workers who are essential to its flourishing.”
Regarding the impact of autonomous pilot programs on university staff.
Justin RodenCookUnion member and cook speaking against drone delivery platforms.
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Union member and cook speaking against drone delivery platforms.
“It is what I call the Silicon Valley of vacation society. A move fast and break things mentality applied to more and more aspects of daily life.”
Critiquing the culture behind automated service technology.
Jackson KerrBusiness AgentTeamsters Local 320 representative for UMN food service workers.
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Teamsters Local 320 representative for UMN food service workers.
“The current head of Chartwell for the Twin Cities campus made a comment to the Teamster work force that, quote, robots are better than humans.”
Alleging anti-worker sentiment by the management company Chartwells.
Andrew HawkensDirector of Policy and ResearchCity Auditor’s Office staff presenting the delivery technology landscape analysis.
City Auditor’s Office staff presenting the delivery technology landscape analysis.
PayneCouncil PresidentParticipating in discussion on long-term implications of gig-economy disruption.
Participating in discussion on long-term implications of gig-economy disruption.
WonsleyVice ChairLegislator focused on proactive regulation to avoid monopoly-like outcomes.
Legislator focused on proactive regulation to avoid monopoly-like outcomes.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- April 9, 2025 - Regular Meeting of Public Health and Safety Committee
- April 23, 2025 - Scheduled Public Hearing
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Amending provisions to add new protected classes, bolster enforcement, and improve procedural efficiency.