German Bank Union Demands 'AI Relief Days' to Combat Increased Workload

The German Bank Employees' Union (DBV) is pushing for 'AI Relief Days' during upcoming labor negotiations for the private banking sector, starting October 8. The proposal seeks to grant employees in departments heavily impacted by AI an additional 1 to 3 days of leave per quarter. While the union argues that AI has increased the intensity and complexity of tasks, the employers' association (AGV Banken) opposes the measure, citing concerns over rising costs and potential job losses.