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Irek Kusmierczyk

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 20, 2023
Context: Committee Evidence - HUMA-89 (HUMA) - Nov/20/23
Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Windsor—Tecumseh, Lib.)
  • 11:51:29 a.m.
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Thank you so much, Mr. Chair. I have a question for Mr. Carrière. You know, Liberals believe in the power of the bargaining table. That's why we introduced Bill C-58, which will ban the use of replacement workers. That's what differentiates us from the Conservative Party: We believe in the power of the bargaining table and we're putting forward the ban on replacement workers. Are you able to comment? Have you already seen the spectre of AI being part of discussions at the bargaining table? Are you currently seeing negotiations with employers? Are you seeing AI being raised in those bargaining discussions? I'm not sure how much time you've spent at those bargaining tables, but can you tell us a little about whether it's part and parcel of those discussions already?
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Context: Committee Evidence - HUMA-89 (HUMA) - Nov/20/23
Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk
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I appreciate that response. I know that Unifor, even back in 2017, was hosting conferences and meetings on AI and on technology, so you're definitely not new to this issue; you're very much forward-looking. I want to ask if there is dialogue between unions. For example, are there conversations between Unifor and, let's say, the UFCW in the food-processing and food-picking sector? Are there conversations with other unions—you mentioned, for example, ports—to have that discussion? Are there conversations taking place between unions, as well, regarding the concerns about AI?
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