The sheer number present on the day, estimated at half a million, points to organisational acumen and bodes well for developing the movement, says DIANE ABBOTT
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Technology and automation – delivering skills and workplace protection
Unions are crucial in minimising the impact of automation on workers and a strong union presence is essential to protecting jobs, argues Usdaw leader PADDY LILLIS
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TECHNOLOGY has in many ways made our lives easier and more enjoyable, but there are significant concerns over how it is introduced and used in the workplace.
The expansion of new technology and automation is an important and urgent issue for the trade union movement.
It is estimated that nine in 10 UK employees will need to retrain by 2030, resulting in massive changes that are likely to affect how we do our jobs, what we do and how we are managed.
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