The National AFL-CIO has launched the Workers First Initiative on AI - the first comprehensive Labor Movement agenda establishing principles on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology. The initiative provides a blueprint for how employers and Elected Officials should advance AI implementation in the workplace to the benefit of America’s Working People and economy. Developed with input from Workers and Unions across industries and public services, the Workers First Initiative on AI is designed to ensure Working People reap the benefits of AI Technology and its use in the workforce. The Initiative includes first-of-its-kind guiding principles and resources for the responsible development of AI and its use in the workplace, and a nationwide Education and Mobilization Program. It also will be integrated with the AI Task Force the National AFL-CIO launched this Summer to fight for common sense, strong AI safety policy at the State and local level. National AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler said: “No one understands how to build the future of work better than America’s Labor Movement. We reject the false choice between American competitiveness on the world stage and respecting Workers’ rights and dignity. We know that for AI - or any other technology, to truly boost our economy, it needs to benefit everyone, not just a select few at the top. That’s why I’m thrilled to launch the Workers First Initiative on AI, which will advance the Labor Movement’s vision for this technology and a path forward for equitable, human-centered innovation in our workplaces and communities.”

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