PRESS RELEASE: EPIC and the National Institute for Workers’ Rights Release White Paper on Algorithmic Unionbusting
Summary
EPIC and the National Institute for Workers’ Rights have released a white paper detailing how employers are using surveillance technologies and algorithmic management systems to monitor and interfere with workers attempting to unionize. The paper, titled 'Who's Got the Power? Restoring Worker Power in the Age of Algorithmic Unionbusting,' highlights the increasing use of worker data in these efforts.
IFF Assessment
This article discusses how employers are leveraging technology to suppress worker organizing efforts, which represents a negative development for worker rights and potentially for privacy.
Defender Context
This white paper highlights the growing use of advanced technologies, including AI and surveillance, to exert control over workers. Defenders should be aware of these trends, particularly how data privacy and employee monitoring intersect with labor rights and potential misuse of technology for suppression. This also touches on the broader theme of AI's application in influencing human behavior and organizational dynamics.