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Together For A Just World
Öksüz argued that contemporary labour transformations cannot be understood
through isolated debates.
“Technology, ethics, economy and ecology are no longer separate policy do-
mains; they are interconnected forces reshaping the foundations of work and
society simultaneously.”
He emphasised that trade unions must reposition themselves as proactive po-
licy actors rather than reactive institutions.
Technology Is Not Neutral: A Political and Social Question
Addressing digital transformation, Öksüz highlighted the growing influence of
artificial intelligence, algorithmic management and platform economies.
While technological change is often framed as inevitable progress, he stressed
that its outcomes depend on political and institutional choices.
“Technology is not neutral. How it is deployed, who benefits from it, and who
bears its costs are fundamentally political questions.”
He warned that unchecked digitalisation risks intensifying precarious work, al-
gorithmic surveillance and the erosion of labour protections, underscoring the
necessity of union engagement in shaping digital governance.
Ethical Governance and Human-Centred Digitalisation
Öksüz further addressed ethical challenges emerging in the digital era, inclu-
ding data governance, algorithmic transparency and worker dignity.
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