How can workers protect themselves against the risks of new technologies?
2024
29
14-17
robots ; artificial intelligence ; labour shortage ; occupational risks ; trade union role ; trade union document
Occupational risks
English
"Robotics and artificial intelligence are often presented by employers and investors as a means to fight labour shortages while simultaneously alleviating the burden of work and improving job quality. In practice, however, the introduction of these new technologies in the workplace entails various risks. Fortunately, certain legal strategies offer a way for workers' representatives to protect workers from the worst of them."
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