News Headlines | CWU warns over AI amid fears for Covalen jobs AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. The Communications Workers’ Union (CWU) warns that artificial‑intelligence is threatening 720 jobs at outsourcing firm Covalen, which supplies services to Meta, and says this could be just the “tip of the iceberg” for wider AI‑driven disruption in Ireland’s tech sector. CWU members are set to strike on Friday over demands for union recognition and fair redundancy payments, while Union General Secretary Seán McDonagh criticises the current redundancy system and calls for urgent talks with the Taoiseach and the Minister for Enterprise to protect workers’ rights and ensure access to union membership. Covalen says it is consulting affected staff and offering wellbeing support, but the union argues that AI‑related job losses underscore the need for stronger collective bargaining and government action, as it also pushes for broader measures on housing, health services, cost‑of‑living pressures and future pay agreements across the public and private sectors. Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0513/1573005-covalen/ #CWU #Covalen #SenMcDonagh #PeterBurke