Australian union seeks urgent talks with WiseTech over AI-driven job cuts

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Australian union Professionals Australia seeks urgent talks with WiseTech Global over planned AI-driven job cuts. WiseTech announced it will cut approximately 2,000 jobs, about 29% of its global workforce, over two years as it integrates AI into its operations and customer software. The union insists WiseTech must consult staff and provide details on AI deployment, job impact, and measures to mitigate redundancies, emphasizing transparency and exploring alternatives like retraining.


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