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US workers and industries are experiencing labor shortages due to Trump's immigration crackdown, which has led to the deportation of immigrant workers, causing disruptions in factories and concerns over economic and community impacts.
Microsoft has partnered with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, a major labor group representing 60 unions and 12.5 million workers, to address concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) replacing jobs. The partnership aims to foster an open discussion on the future of AI, provide AI learning sessions and workshops for workers, and incorporate worker perspectives in the development of AI technology. This move comes as AI providers face increased scrutiny and regulatory pressure regarding the impact of AI on the workforce. Other tech giants, such as Amazon and IBM, have also taken steps to address worker concerns and upskill employees in AI.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is breaking with tradition by abandoning the ceremonial handshake to kick off contract negotiations with the Detroit 3 automakers. Instead, UAW leaders will visit assembly plants to hear worker concerns before negotiations begin. UAW President Shawn Fain stated that he will shake hands with CEOs when they present a deal that reflects the needs of workers. The handshake ceremonies have been criticized in the past for being awkward and fostering a too-cozy relationship between union leaders and automaker executives.