The AFL-CIO, the largest federation of labor unions in the United States, has announced its first partnership with the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).

We need more worker voices when implementing AI. Employers can enact these strategies to ensure that workplace AI is a win-win for business and workers.

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Council members and labor advocates urged creation of a San Antonio Trades Advisory Board to advise on publicly funded projects, but staff warned of charter limits and resource needs; committee continued the item and asked staff to return with a redline of the proposed attachment and cost estimates.

Fifty years ago a good blue-collar job was with a large manufacturer such as General Motors or Goodyear. Often unionized, it paid well, offered benefits, and was secure. But manufacturing employment has steadily declined, from about 25% of the U.S. labor force in 1970 to less than 10% today. Now a decent living entails more than a generous wage; it involves sharing the company’s success with employees. Some companies offer a direct stake in the company’s performance through stock, a share in profits, or both. Companies with employee stock ownership plans report significantly higher sales growth and higher revenue per employee than do conventionally owned companies in the same industry. However, virtually all the gains to be had go to those that create an ownership culture, by building in participative management and helping employees learn to think and act like owners.

A House subcommittee voted 4–2 to report HB 12 63, a bill from Delegate Tran to establish statewide collective bargaining, expand coverage to home care workers and create a Public Employee Relations Board; supporters hailed worker voice gains while opponents cited fiscal and public-safety concerns.