Wednesday, 4 June, 2025

US Labor Unions Intensify Efforts to Safeguard Jobs Amid AI Disruption

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies rapidly advance, U.S. labor unions are actively seeking measures to protect workers from potential job displacement. The emergence of sophisticated "physical AI" and generative AI tools threatens both blue-collar and white-collar employment, with concerns that unemployment rates could rise significantly. Unions like the Teamsters are advocating for legislation to regulate automation, but face political challenges, including vetoes of proposed bills.