Bargaining over the Introduction of Robots into the Workplace

Authors

Roxanne Story Parks

Library of Congress Authority File

http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79122466

Document Type

Comments

Abstract

This Comment considers whether, and under what conditions, an employer must bargain with the union representing its workers about a decision to introduce robots. The author argues that, because of the profound impact a decision to automate is likely to have upon "terms and conditions of employment," an employer should be required to bargain collectively with the union representing the affected employees prior to implementation of the decision. The author concludes that, only in this way, can the rights of workers facing technological displacement be ensured.

Recommended Citation

Roxanne S. Parks, Bargaining over the Introduction of Robots into the Workplace, 21 San Diego L. Rev. 1133 (1984).
Available at: https://digital.sandiego.edu/sdlr/vol21/iss5/9