Digitalisation can be shaped! Op-ed for FES

UNI Global Union was asked to write a debate article for FES Info listing some of our core demands for the future of work. Just published and available here in German only on page 8, the op-ed lists four of our core policies. Here follows a shortened English version of the article:

Podcast: Feat. UNI on the FWOW

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Ethical data collection must be employed at work

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On April 24, Google and Debating Europe hosted an event for policymakers, industry, trade unions, tech experts and start-ups to discuss the impact of automation on business growth, jobs and society. UNI Global Union was invited to the event to present our views on jobs, security, skills and why we…