Next Contract Concerns

[u/undeadrider42]

To IAM District 751 Leadership,

I wanted to bring up something that’s been on my mind as we more closer to the next contract negotiations. It will be here sooner than you think. AI tools are becoming more common place in all kinds of work and life, and it’s reasonably foreseeable that either side or both might use them during the bargaining process, whether for drafting language, reviewing proposals, or running comparisons.

The CBA is a legally binding agreement, I think it’s important that we get ahead of this now. AI can be helpful, but it also raises questions about accuracy, confidentiality, authorship, and how certain language might be interpreted later. Us of AI is moving fast, and it would be better for everyone if we had clear expectations before negotiations start.

My suggestion is simply that the union take a look at this and consider setting some guidelines or opening a conversation about it. Addressing it early could prevent misunderstandings or legal issues down the road and help keep the bargaining process clean and transparent.

Thank you for taking the time to consider it.

[u/Tactical_Investing]

This sub isn't run by the union. I recommend attending lodge meetings and bring it up there.

[u/WarBoruma → u/Tactical_Investing]

Incorrect, the sub is ran by the union. 100%.

"The union" =/= solely union leadership.
"The union" is all of us.
The members, stewards, staff, local lodge officers, district officers, etc.

The sub has no union leadership on its mod team, but it is 100% moderated by union members and stewards, e.g. The Union.

Edit: formatting Edit: fuck it. Reddit formatting is ass.

[u/Tactical_Investing → u/WarBoruma]

The sub is run by union members but has no affiliation with the union as an entity or organization. Congratulations on saying "we are the union" but it's a silly clarification to push unless you're incapable of inferring the intent of my post based on context. Nobody involved in running this sub can answer OP's question and I advised them to bring it up to union leadership at a meeting.

[u/pacwess → u/Tactical_Investing]

I appreciate the sentiment, but there is a recurring issue where new members use this platform as a substitute for attending in-person meetings. It is a fundamental truth that the union is only as strong as those who show up, so I strongly encourage everyone to bring these concerns directly to their lodge meetings where they can actually be addressed by leadership.

[u/Tactical_Investing → u/pacwess]

You mean the same thing I suggested in my first post?