Alphabet workers create union adding to tension between Google and top brass
The Alphabet Workers Union will be open to all employees and contractors and will monitor the kinds of work Google engages in
04 January 2021 - 14:16
San Francisco — Employees of Google and parent company Alphabet announced the creation of a union on Monday, escalating years of confrontation between workers and management of the internet giant.
The Alphabet Workers Union (AWU) said it will be open to all employees and contractors, regardless of their role or classification. It will collect dues, pay organising staff and have an elected board of directors...
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