I don't think the Luddite position is that the employer has a moral responsibility to keep their employees employed. As you said, it's "we as a society" needs

I don't think the Luddite position is that the employer has a moral responsibility to keep their employees employed. As you said, it's "we as a society" needs to figure out a solution. If society ignores this problem, then I think the anti-technology aspect of Luddism is at least understandable IMHO.