New resolution on the regulation of AI at work

The resolution was established and adopted against the background of evolving discussions about a potential need of EU regulation on AI at work.

It stresses:

• the importance of establishing robust regulations and transparent practices to ensure that AI benefits all workers while minimising risks such as job displacements and discrimination;
• the need for a comprehensive approach that includes continuous workers’ representation in the design and deployment of AI systems, which comprises sector-specific AI agreements tailored to the unique needs of different industries, ensuring fairness, accountability, and the protection of workers’ privacy;
• the necessity for widespread reskilling and upskilling initiatives to prepare workers for new roles created by AI, emphasising the importance of lifelong learning and continuous career development;
• the importance of strong regulatory frameworks to safeguard workers’ rights in an AI-driven workplace, including through a dedicated EU AI at Work Act. This measure should aim to ensure ethical AI deployment, prevent bias and discrimination, and establish clear accountability mechanisms for any harm caused by AI systems.
• the added value of dialogue and negotiation with governments, employers, and trade unions to shape a sustainable and equitable future of work in the AI era.

“Recognising the transformative impact of AI on workplaces across Europe, we underscore the importance of ensuring
that AI technologies are implemented in a manner that promotes fairness, transparency, and the protection of workers’ rights”, said CESI Secretary General Klaus Heeger.

Sara Rinaudo from CESI’s Italian member union Confsal and Chair of CESI’s Working Group on the Future of Work, added: “We reaffirm our commitment to advocating for a fair and equitable AI-driven workplace. By promoting transparent practices, robust regulations, and strong worker representation, we ensure that AI benefits all workers and supports a sustainable future of work.”

The full resolution is available here.