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How Unions Are Confronting A.I. Threats in the Workplace

How Unions Are Confronting A.I. Threats in the Workplace
NYT Business Tuesday 22 September 2026, 14:16 UTC By Rebecca Davis O’Brien 1 min read
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Tim Suitter, president of the union that represents ship builders at Bath Iron Works, knows workers must be prepared for the arrival of artificial intelligence.

Tim Suitter, president of the union that represents ship builders at Bath Iron Works, knows workers must be prepared for the arrival of artificial intelligence. [Image text:] KasLe! SAVE THE IAM LOCALS6
Workplace (ORG) Tim Suitter (PERSON) Bath Iron Works (ORG)
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