Labor And Technology News

"Workers Take a Stand: Tech Fears Fuel Picket Line Protests"

Workers participating in the "summer of strikes" are not only demanding higher wages but also fighting for job security in the face of new technologies like electric vehicles and artificial intelligence (AI) that they fear will replace their jobs. Union leaders are increasingly involved in discussions about the future of technology, advocating for worker input in the use of technology. Companies are not legally obligated to negotiate with unions over early-stage decisions on technology deployment, but some breakthroughs have been made, such as Marriott Hotel workers gaining the right to discuss technology changes with management. The challenge for labor is to articulate how technologies can benefit workers and businesses, as federal proposals to regulate AI are still in the early stages.