UCU: FE Staff Safety in the age of AI

Motion

Motion text: Conference notes:
1. The alarming rise in inappropriate behaviour towards staff in FE
2. The increasing misuse of mobile phones including the malicious recording
and manipulation via AI-generated content.
3. The lack of clear, nationally set guidelines on the use of mobile phones and
AI.
Conference believes:
a. FE staff have the right to work in a safe and respectful environment, free
from the threat of personal and reputational harm.
b. Employers have a duty of care to equip staff with the skills to protect
themselves from personal and digital harassment.
Conference resolves FEC shall:
i. Call on the AOC, DfE and employers to develop robust, nationally set
regulations and guidance
ii. Demand that employers provide comprehensive training for staff on dealing
with this issue.
iii. Advocate for the implementation of stricter institutional policies that outline
consequences for students who engage in inappropriate conduct or misuse
technology to target staff.