AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWestJet Labour Fallout: WestJet says it’s still bargaining with flight attendants but has started parking 737s across its network as a “necessary measure” ahead of a possible strike, warning of “considerable uncertainty.” Publishing Workers Union Wins: A union update says 730 publishing workers joined in two election-count days, with Hachette Book Group and University of Chicago Press also voting to unionize. AI & Books: Multiple reports highlight AI’s growing appetite for data, including claims that AI firms scan and destroy books to train systems, plus calls for public input on AI use. Consumer Tax Fight: Ontario’s Superior Court certified a class action against Intuit over TurboTax being advertised as “free,” alleging a bait-and-switch/drip-pricing scheme. Wildfire Safety (B.C. Day): B.C. officials urge long-weekend caution as hot, dry conditions persist, with campfire and open-burn restrictions and guidance for ATVs and drivers. Library Surprise: An Australian library returned a Greek antiquities book 150 years overdue after it was found bricked behind a fireplace during renovations.
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