Union action: WSIB layoff concerns, strike authorization at OpenAI and Anthropic

Aug 31, 2026 · Issue 5 · 4 sources, 4 articles

Amid WSIB layoffs, employees and the union have raised concerns about the use of AI tools. Security workers at OpenAI and Anthropic have authorized a strike over stalled contract negotiations.

Who is affected and how

HR professional

AI rollout and layoffs must be handled in consultation with employee representatives.

employee

Collective action can also be used to shape the terms of AI adoption.

Sources

• Employees, union raise concerns about AI tools amid WSIB layoffscbc · Aug 31, 2026
• Employees, union raise concerns about AI tools amid WSIB layoffs | CBC Newscbc.ca · Aug 31, 2026
• Security Workers at OpenAI and Anthropic Authorize Strike Over Stalled Contract Negotiations — StaffingIntelstaffingintel.com · Sep 3, 2026
• Office security workers for OpenAI, Anthropic, and other tech firms authorize a strike | Political Risk Wirepoliticalriskwire.com · Sep 3, 2026

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