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Richmond workers press council to finish contracts, demand AI protections and limits on discipline timelines
Summary
Dozens of Richmond city employees and union representatives urged the City Council on Oct. 28 to finish stalled contract talks, pressing for retroactive pay, expanded longevity payments and binding protections on the city’s use of artificial intelligence.
Dozens of Richmond city employees, union leaders and community supporters used public comment at the Oct. 28 Richmond City Council meeting to press the council to finalize expired labor contracts and to adopt specific safeguards around discipline and the city’s use of artificial intelligence.
“The city needs to take a strong stance saying we support our people,” said Michelle Milam of Local 21, who asked the council to adopt a modified Local 21 proposal that would give employees participation and transparency in any AI deployment. “We want transparency in that process, and we want employees to be a part…
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