The labor movement is experiencing a resurgence in the United States, coinciding with the critical need for labor unions to manage the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in workplaces. Unions can help policymakers and employers utilize AI to enhance jobs, productivity, and ensure mutual benefits for workers and employers. Despite strong public support for unions, obstacles like union-busting, weak labor law enforcement, and low awareness of worker rights hinder union membership growth.
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