This spotlight on AI's role in the workforce follows the recent labor dispute resolution in Las Vegas. The Culinary Workers Union, representing 40,000 members, concluded negotiations, emphasizing technology as a crucial issue. The union's secretary-treasurer, Ted Pappageorge, highlighted the significance of addressing the amalgamation of artificial intelligence and robotics.
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The latest union contract reflects efforts to safeguard workers against the impacts of technology and AI. It includes provisions for $2,000 in severance pay per year of service if a job is eliminated due to technology or AI. Workers also have the option to explore opportunities in different departments within the company.