Book Description

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​     Managing unionized labor is more complex than ever. The rise of AI, automation, and digital transformation is reshaping industries, redefining job roles, and challenging traditional labor-management dynamics. Leaders must now navigate the intersection of technology, workforce evolution, and unionized labor, ensuring fairness, adaptability, and collaboration in an era of unprecedented change.

     In Leading Unionized Workforces in the Age of AI, Dr. Nick Gilewski offers an insightful and practical roadmap for executives, managers, HR professionals, and union representatives who must lead effectively amid these shifts. Drawing on over two decades of experience in managing skilled and unskilled labor across diverse industries, this book provides a comprehensive guide to leadership, workforce relations, and the future of unionized work.

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Key highlights include:

• Historical and Modern Context: Explore the evolution of labor unions and how AI, automation, and digitalization are shaping the future of work.

• Leadership Strategies: Learn actionable frameworks for managing both skilled and unskilled labor in unionized environments, fostering trust, and enhancing productivity.

• Real-World Case Studies: Gain insights from industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, utilities, and construction, showcasing best practices and lessons learned.

• AI and the Future of Work: Understand the implications of automation, AI-driven performance tracking, job displacement, and reskilling—and how to navigate these changes with proactive leadership.

• Workplace Safety and Ethical AI Use: Discover how AI is influencing safety standards, worker rights, surveillance practices, and ethical concerns—and what leaders must do to maintain a balanced, fair workplace.

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​     Whether you are a supervisor stepping into a unionized environment for the first time, a seasoned executive refining your leadership approach, or a union representative seeking deeper insight into AI’s impact on labor relations, this book serves as a must-have guide for the modern workforce.

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​     Leading Unionized Workforces in the Age of AI equips you with the knowledge and tools to build stronger, more collaborative labor-management relationships, ensure worker protections, and lead effectively in the evolving world of work.