CWA's Global Push for Ethical AI: A Game Changer for Workers!

Ladies and gentlemen, buckle up! We're diving into a story that's as hot as the summer sun and as important as your next paycheck. The Communications Workers of America (CWA) is making waves globally, and it's all about the future of work in the age of AI. Let's get into it!

Earlier this month, CWA leaders, including Chief of Staff Sylvia J. Ramos and CWA District 9 Vice President Frank Arce, stormed the regional conference of the UNI Americas: Information, Communications, Technology, and Related Services sector in Bogotá, Colombia. These aren't just any leaders; they're the ones fighting for your rights in the tech and telecommunications sectors. And they're not messing around!

The conference was a who's who of unions representing workers from across the Western Hemisphere. CWA District 4 Vice President Linda L. Hinton, CWA District 6 Vice President Derrick Osobase, and Telecommunications and Technologies Vice President Lisa Bolton were all there, ready to tackle the big issues: health and safety of call center workers, joint solidarity actions, and the rise of artificial intelligence.

Chief of Staff Ramos didn't hold back. She laid out CWA’s AI Principles, bargaining efforts, and specific contract language designed to protect workers from the unethical implementation of AI. This isn't just about resisting change; it's about shaping it to benefit workers. Ramos made it clear: AI has the potential to build prosperity, but only if it works for working people.

Vice President Arce, chair of the CWA Executive Board Organizing Committee, took the stage next. He highlighted the incredible organizing work CWA is doing in the tech sector, especially at Microsoft and in the video game industry. CWA is recognized as a global leader for its efforts in helping these workers organize into unions. And why is this important? Because when workers stand together, they have the power to demand fair treatment and a say in how AI shapes their future.

The conference didn't stop at presentations. Attendees adopted a 4-year strategic plan to organize more workers in the telecommunications and technology sectors in the Americas. This is a big deal, folks! It's a recognition of the shared threats workers face from the unethical use of new technologies and the coordination happening between employers on a global scale.

CWA leaders also met with unions representing workers at international telecommunications corporations like Teleperformance, where U.S. workers are demanding that the company respect their right to join a union. This is about more than just one company; it's about setting a precedent for worker rights worldwide.



So, what does this mean for you? It means that CWA is on the front lines, fighting for your rights in the age of AI. It means that your voice matters, and that you have the power to shape the future of work. It means that when you stand with CWA, you're standing with a global movement dedicated to ensuring that AI works for working people.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of something bigger. Join the fight for ethical AI and worker rights. Because when workers stand together, there's no stopping us!