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- Reposted by Unions 21I think the biggest mistake is to organising as actions separate from collective bargaining. To strengthen unions, regardless of where we are we need focus on building every aspect as if we’re going to loose institutional influence
- The removal, by executive order, of collective bargaining rights for US federal workers, shows the importance for unions to build resilient structures amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/03/...
- The removal, by executive order, of collective bargaining rights for US federal workers, shows the importance for unions to build resilient structures amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/03/...
- To finish your week, here's a nice little case study of how a union is using AI in a really effective way – to quickly review and categorise hundreds of emails they’re receiving every day in a shared inbox. youtube.com/shorts/SKAuF...
- This experiment is already saving staff a huge amount of time, and allowing them to get to the urgent emails quickly. It’s a great example of how AI can be used in a way that makes our work better, and gives our staff a hand to do the thing they do best: create human connections with members.
- You can read the full case study here: www.agileunions.ai/p/acv-cvs-tr... This case study is one of many being collected by The Centre for Responsible Union AI in its work to understand responsible AI usage in unions, and share good practice.
- The case studies are also part of what we cover in our AI training courses for union staff. We’ve got a few training courses coming up and we’d love to see you there! www.eventbrite.com/cc/ai-traini...
- In today's evolving work landscape, unions face challenges. Continuous development is essential for advocating workers' rights. We're excited to launch our new training programme for early 2025. unions21.org/ideas/buildi...
- AI in action: How unions are using AI today Join us tomorrow for a unique workshop! www.eventbrite.com/e/1217679485...
- Reposted by Unions 21Nearly 100 responses in and we can see that nearly half of union staff think that their union is not engaged in AI being used for internal operations or projects. Not surprised. More surprising is 1 in 3 saying their union is not engaged in policy, representation, advocacy on AI impacting members.
- Just over week ago we launched the first ever global survey of trade union staff on #AI. We want to know their experience, hopes and fears with AI. What have we learned so far? @nickscott.digital asked AI to help with a quick analysis. youtu.be/crDhhik-Qpk
- We have almost 100 responses to the survey now. If you work in a union, please make sure your voice is heard. Fill it in here 👉 unions21.fillout.com/2025-ai-surv...
- Reposted by Unions 21This final question in the survey of union staff on their experiences and views of AI is a gold mine. Here’s my favourite response so far.
- 📊 New Research! Key considerations for unions in successful industrial action include member engagement and strong infrastructure. Read more: unions21.org/ideas/unions...
- Reposted by Unions 21The picture from the first day’s results to our survey of #tradeunion staff on #AI … Over 4 in 5 have at least experimented with AI tools. DO YOU WORK IN A UNION? Please participate so we can get a full picture 🙏 unions21.fillout.com/2025-ai-surv...
- A comment from a union staff member who just filled in our survey on AI use in unions: “I *think* that many colleagues are using AI, I don't know because, as an organisation, we're not talking about it, and I think this is a problem” We couldn’t agree more.
- TRADE UNION PEOPLE: I need your help! Today, we launched the first global survey of AI in union work. The survey has a simple goal: to help us understand the reality of AI usage among unions. I need you to share this post and the link to the survey: unions21.fillout.com/2025-ai-survey Why? 🧵
- Reposted by Unions 21TRADE UNION PEOPLE: I need your help! Today, we launched the first global survey of AI in union work. The survey has a simple goal: to help us understand the reality of AI usage among unions. I need you to share this post and the link to the survey: unions21.fillout.com/2025-ai-survey Why? 🧵
- What are unions' experiences of using AI? @nickscott.digital wrote for @etui.bsky.social's HESA magazine on what we've found out while working on the Centre for Responsible Trade Union AI. You can read the full article here www.etui.org/sites/defaul...
- Reposted by Unions 21Creating the internal conditions conducive to #UnionRenewal - a union perspective: 1. Active leadership; 2. Strategic capability; 3. Organising full time officials; 4. Empowered activists unions21.org/ideas/creati... via @unions21.org
- Reposted by Unions 21Great afternoon with @unions21.org chair @fdagensec.bsky.social as we took a look at some of the ideas and plans for 2025 based on our areas of trade union renewal
- Join our free Basic Finance for Unions course with HW Fisher . Learn financial controls, record-keeping, and budgeting basics. Limited places—sign up here: ow.ly/4ELN50U4pGy pic.x.com/NcqPNRxZk7
- Reposted by Unions 21And if you had some time today, take a look at this blog on the @unions21.org site on creating the internal conditions for union renewal by @fsuireland.bsky.social's Gareth Murphy unions21.org/ideas/creati...
- Reposted by Unions 21Very exciting to start our new Responsible AI for unions course launch today at @unions21.org. This will be our first self paced course so excited to see how things go. Well done @nickscott.digital and Antti Mäki for getting it off the ground! In person (online) will be launched in the new year
- Reposted by Unions 21Interested in using a tool to think about the health of your union? Why not try @unions21.org maturity model? This is not a precise measure but designed to help you empower your union to be stronger, more adaptable, and ready for the future.. Check it out ⬇️ unions21.org/ideas/how-fi...
- Reposted by Unions 21Great setting in Dublin for @unions21.org future leaders programme at the Communication Workers Union Ireland, overlooking GAA HQ. Already fascinating discussion with participants on purpose, mission and values.
- Have you tried hiring anyone for a job recently? Been frustrated by having to wade through dozens of job applications generated by #ChatGPT or other generative #AI tools? You're not alone! And union HR officers are feeling the pain. www.agileunions.ai/p/job-applic...
- In his latest blog post for the Centre for Responsible Union AI, @nickscott.digital looks into the issue. He argues that we shouldn't be asking whether AI will transform how people engage with unions. It's already happening. The question is whether unions are ready to shape that transformation.
- What is your experience? Have you had an influx of AI-generated job applications? How have you handled it? Comment and let us know!
- @efjeurope.bsky.social We've added you to our starter list: go.bsky.app/PB949GM Please share with any others who should be on there!at://did:plc:bkxnik6lovxz6sayd3tuxnwb/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3latjujl6c32v
- Reposted by Unions 21Landed in Dublin ready for round 2 of our Future Leaders programme!
- Reposted by Unions 21Ive had a few union people follow me since I opened this account, if you are interested check out this fantastic blog by @robyeldham.bsky.social on the importance of comms and some provoking questions for union leaders on valuing comms unions21.org/ideas/transf...
- Reposted by Unions 21The comms team at @uniglobalunion.bsky.social have put together this great little #starterpack of our affiliate #unions and partners. Click and follow, comrades go.bsky.app/HHsXSrp
- We've just added some of our new #tradeunion followers to our starter pack. Welcome aboard @hazeljnolan.bsky.social @domtrendall.bsky.social @graceashworth.bsky.social @louiseneu.bsky.social @imassimom.bsky.social & @jwgoudriaan.bsky.social Please share so we can find others go.bsky.app/AsPXjQXat://did:plc:bkxnik6lovxz6sayd3tuxnwb/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3laqmexz3by2w
- Thanks for following us @uni-europa.bsky.social @unionen.bsky.social @epsu.bsky.social and @snjcgt.bsky.social We've added you to the starter pack too: go.bsky.app/PB949GMat://did:plc:bkxnik6lovxz6sayd3tuxnwb/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3latjujl6c32v
- If we're missing other unions and federations, please comment and let us know
- Happy Monday! Meet the Unions 21 team here on Bluesky: @beckyunions21.bsky.social - our exec director who works across our insight and support work @nickscott.digital our director of our Centre for Responsible Union AI @robertmurtagh1.bsky.social our Director for Ireland
- Reposted by Unions 21European trade unionists unite! Starter pack for people like me, with people like me 🤝
- Hello Skywalkers* We're trying to find out who from the European trade union movement is on here. To help we've created a list of people (not organisations, we'll do that separately) who work in or around trade unions. If you think you should be on here, just reply below. go.bsky.app/AsPXjQXat://did:plc:bkxnik6lovxz6sayd3tuxnwb/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3laqmexz3by2w
- Module 1 of our Future Leaders course is done! From defining strategy, power and influence, to purposeful planning, over three days participants have built key leadership skills to tackle union challenges and drive change.
- Unions must become technology leaders, not just responders. They need to develop deep expertise to shape how AI is implemented. @nickscott.digital reflects on the @uniglobalunion.bsky.social conference on generative AI and finds unions at a critical juncture. 👉 www.agileunions.ai/p/when-a-nob...
- Reposted by Unions 21A good bunch of Unions and other associated Labor orgs/unionists have joined in the last day or so. Been able to add more to the American Labor Starter Pack I've got going.at://did:plc:vda4ab6qtoc4jtiz4un26ms6/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3lamdkw2byv25
- Attention #tradeunion Skywalkers! Here's a second starter pack we've been curating: this time for the many accounts of trade unions and federations across Europe. go.bsky.app/PB949GM As before, share widely ... and comment below if you see we're missing some (highly likely!)at://did:plc:bkxnik6lovxz6sayd3tuxnwb/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3latjujl6c32v
- Hello Skywalkers* We're trying to find out who from the European trade union movement is on here. To help we've created a list of people (not organisations, we'll do that separately) who work in or around trade unions. If you think you should be on here, just reply below. go.bsky.app/AsPXjQXat://did:plc:bkxnik6lovxz6sayd3tuxnwb/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3laqmexz3by2w
- * "Skywalkers" was stolen from someone else as a name for people on Bluesky and it is so good... Let's see if we can make it stick!
- @johninnit.bsky.social @andrewwatteu.bsky.social @eleanorw.bsky.social @standespiegelaere.bsky.social any suggestions of people to add?
- And off we start on our Future Leaders programme!
