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FORUM: International Labour Organisation
ISSUE: Managing the potential risks and opportunities of the “4th industrial revolution” for the
global job market
MAIN SUBMITTER: United Kingdom
CO-SUBMITTERS: Apple, Argentina, China, France, Germany, Kenya, Netherlands, Russia, Saudi
Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden
The International Labour Organisation committee,
Deeply concerned about the negative effects of AI such as losing jobs,
Aware of the need to expand the inclusion of the internet and technology to minorities, low-
income households, and the elderly,
Keeping in mind the benefits of the new technology created with the 4th industrial revolution,
Recognizing ITU Resolution 70, which states the need for equitable participation in technology
of women and girls,
Further recognizing the General Assembly resolution 70/1 in 2015 to provide economic growth
for all, including youth development in technology and equality of education,
1. Encourages States to collaborate with private companies to create programs to reskill
employees, such as but not limited to:
a. Coding programs to transition non-technical employees into software
engineering jobs,
b. Programs targeted to train employees for IT support roles that won’t be taken
over by new technology,
c. Crash courses in centres to teach people to use AI and transition into new jobs,
d. Internships in the technological setting after finishing this type of course;
2. Mandates the need to develop new laws and regulations on the topic of AI to minimise
job losses and keep people on a healthy income, such that:
a. If a person were to lose their job due to automation or replacement by machine
learning software, they may take AI courses provided by the employer,
b. Companies should respect standards for firing rates, imposed and fixed by each
State;
3. Ensures the necessary skills needed to enter the fourth industrial revolution is provided
to people of all ages through :
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