Labor Negotiations Shift Focus to AI Control and Worker Rights
Labor negotiations in the U.S. are increasingly focusing on the control and governance of AI technologies in the workplace. Unions are advocating for worker involvement in decisions about AI deployment, particularly in areas like scheduling, performance evaluation, and surveillance. OpenAI has published a policy blueprint calling for formal worker co-governance of AI, emphasizing the need for collaboration between workers and management to ensure AI enhances job quality and respects labor rights. This aligns with legislative efforts such as the No Robot Bosses Act, which seeks to prevent employers from relying solely on automated systems for critical employment decisions without human oversight. 
