Employees at Solid State Books in Washington, D.C., have approved a strong three-year agreement. The contract that covers the seven UFCW Local 400 members at the chain’s H Street location includes specific wording to protect them from job loss due to the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
The clause, supplied by staff in the UFCW International’s National Bargaining Department, states that AI may enhance the work performed by bargaining unit employees but cannot replace or displace human labor.
Shop steward Ben Lieberman said he now feels more connected to his workplace. “Being in the union makes me feel empowered as a worker. I appreciate that the new contract has clarified our wage structure, and I’ve found that going from ten to fifteen minute breaks makes a big difference.”
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