Voters approve automation disclosure measure at Port of Los Angeles - CGTN

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The Port of Los Angeles is handling record cargo volumes, but automation continues to raise concerns about the future of American dockworkers. Los Angeles voters have approved a union-backed ballot measure requiring greater disclosure of how automation could affect jobs. Supporters say the measure will bring greater transparency, while business leaders warn it could hurt the port’s competitiveness. CGTN’s Martin Markovits reports.