A leading global labour organisation is sounding the alarm over what it describes as a growing trend of corporate deception, with executives falsely attributing widespread job cuts to artificial intelligence rather than the true culprits of budget constraints and organisational restructuring.
According to Antigua Observer, UNI Global Union Americas Regional Director Marcel Monsani made the disclosure during a visit to Antigua and Barbuda, citing survey findings that challenge the narrative companies have been presenting to their workforces.
Monsani's comments shine a spotlight on a pattern that labour advocates say is becoming increasingly common across industries. While AI has undeniably reshaped parts of the global economy, the union's findings suggest that many employers are leveraging public anxiety around the technology to justify cuts that are driven by financial pressures and internal reorganisation rather than automation.
The UNI Global Union, which represents workers across multiple sectors worldwide, has been monitoring corporate responses to the rise of AI and its stated impact on employment. The organisation's findings, as reported by Antigua Observer, indicate a significant gap between what company leadership claims and the actual drivers behind workforce reductions.
Monsani's visit to Antigua and Barbuda brought the issue to the forefront of local labour discussions, underscoring the relevance of global employment trends to workers in the region.
