U.C. Berkeley Labor Center

Asylon Robotics is deploying autonomous drones and robot dogs to address a security guard labor shortage, offering services at $120,000 to $170,000 annually. The security guard industry faces an 89% annual turnover rate in 2024, driven by low pay and poor benefits, creating demand for automated solutions.

Measure ER proposes a 0.5% sales tax increase in Los Angeles County to generate $1 billion annually for healthcare services amid federal Medi-Cal cuts. The tax would fund public hospitals, clinics, and safety-net health services for five years, with projections showing significant revenue loss from federal changes could lead to facility closures and layoffs.