Microsoft Australia has signed a memorandum of understanding and framework agreement with the Australian Council of Trade Unions, marking a new benchmark for workers' rights in technology workplaces.
The agreement, also endorsed by the Australian Services Union, Professionals Australia, and the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association, formally recognises employees’ rights to join and be represented by their unions and strengthens the role of workplace delegates.
Under the agreement, Microsoft and the ACTU will jointly develop resources to support employees in gaining skills to work with AI systems and products.
These resources, delivered via unions, are designed to help workers engage with AI in their workplaces and contribute to its design and implementation.