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Global: CSI – Inteligencia artificial y digitalización: una cuestión de vida o muerte para los trabajadores

Inteligencia artificial y digitalización: una cuestión de vida o muerte para los trabajadores En este informe de la CSI se identifican daños físicos y psicosociales generalizados en el trabajo asociados al uso de estas tecnologías, desde la sobrecarga cognitiva que supone para los humanos tener que trabajar en tándem con robots – cobots o robots colaborativos – hasta lesiones por movimientos repetitivos, estrés y depresión como consecuencia de objetivos inalcanzables determinados y controlados por algoritmos. Descargar aquí

 

Global: CSI – Intelligence artificielle et numérisation : une question de vie ou de mort pour les travailleureuses

Le présent rapport – Intelligence artificielle et numérisation : une question de vie ou de mort pour les travailleureuses –  identifie les dommages physiques et psychosociaux couramment associés à l’utilisation de ces technologies sur le lieu de travail, lesquels vont de la surcharge cognitive touchant les personnes obligées de travailler en tandem avec des robots – les « cobots » – aux blessures dues à la fatigue, au stress et à la dépression en raison de quotas irréalisables fixés et suivis par des algorithmes.
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Global: ITUC 28 April report – Artificial intelligence and digitalisation: A matter of life and death for workers 

The 28 April ITUC report Artificial intelligence and digitalisation: A matter of life and death for workers  identifies widespread physical and psychosocial harms at work associated with the use of these technologies, from cognitive overload as humans are required to work in tandem with robots — cobots — to strain injuries, stress and depression as a consequence of unachievable quotas determined and policed by algorithms. Download here

 

Mondial: Matériel de campagne de la Journée internationale de commémoration des travailleurs de la CSI

Journée internationale de commémoration des travailleuses et des travailleurs morts ou blessés au travail 2025 : protéger les droits des travailleurs à l’ère de la numérisation et de l’intelligence artificielle

À l’occasion de la Journée internationale de commémoration des travailleuses et des travailleurs morts ou blessés au travail, du 28 avril 2025, la CSI réclame des actions urgentes pour préserver la vie et les droits des travailleuses et des travailleurs à l’ère de la numérisation et de l’intelligence artificielle (IA).

Voir les matériels de campagne ici

Global: Materiales de campaña del Día Internacional en Memoria de los Trabajadores de la CSI

Jornada Internacional de Conmemoración de los Trabajadores Fallecidos y Lesionados 2025: Proteger los derechos de los trabajadores en la era de la digitalización y la inteligencia artificial.

Con ocasión de la Jornada Internacional de Conmemoración de los Trabajadores Fallecidos y Lesionados, que se celebra el 28 de abril, la CSI ha hecho un llamamiento para que se adopten medidas urgentes destinadas a salvaguardar la vida y los derechos de los trabajadores en la era de la digitalización y la inteligencia artificial (IA).

Para descargar los gráficos y obtener mayor información, visiten aquí

Global: ITUC International Workers’ Memorial Day campaign materials

International Workers’ Memorial Day 2025: Protecting workers’ rights in the age of digitalisation and artificial intelligence

The ITUC is using this year’s International Workers’ Memorial Day, 28 April, to call for urgent action to safeguard workers’ lives and rights in the age of digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI).

View the English language graphics here

South Africa: Multiple 28 April rallies held across the country

BWI affiliate NUM held rallies across the country, in all nine provinces. The main rally was hosted by the union’s federation COSATU and the ruling party ANC in the Mpumalanga province.

The rally focused on workers’ contribution to the economy and industries, the plight of workers in the current labour context, strategies needed to assist workers in the anticipated labour context in the country and the region, workers’ OHS  including silicosis, heat stress and other climate change effects in the workplace.

The rallies were attended by the country’s president and various ministers. More than 6,500 workers attended including approximately 2,275 women.

Qatar/UAE/Bahrain: Joint action to mark 28 April in the Gulf

A Labor Day and 28 April commemoration was held jointly with the Ministry of Labor, Qatar, community leaders and leaders from BWI affiliates GFBTU from Qatar, Bahrain and UAE. The event was held at Crowne Plaza, Doha.

 

Myanmar: 28 April photo campaign, despite severe difficulties – BWFM

Under the dire situation after the earthquake and under pressure from the military junta BWI affiliate BWFM conducted a photo campaign by their members.

Bulgaria: FCIW Podkrepa focuses on digitalisation campaign for 28 April

“Today, April 28, we observe the World Day for Safety and Health at Work and honor the memory of workers affected by work accidents and occupational illnesses. This year it will go under the motto “Revolutionizing Health and Safety: The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Workplace Digitalization”. We, as part of the CT Support family, stand in solidarity with the International Labor Organization (MOT) campaign, which aims to clarify how new technologies are transforming BZR, including through automating tasks, use of intelligent BZR tools and surveillance systems, augmented reality, virtual reality and algorithmic management of work. The digital transformation of work has led to evolving labor arrangements, such as remote work and digital work platforms.

F “SIV” – “Support” calls for urgent action to protect workers who are too often forced to choose between their health and livelihood. Food does not cost human life!”