Workers' union criticises Google layoffs

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Workers' union criticises Google layoffs

In response to the announcement of Google's plans to lay off thousands of workers, the Alphabet Workers UnionAlphabet Workers Union AWU has criticised the decision.

The AWU, a group of Google employees, opposes layoffs, arguing that the decision will hurt the company's workforce and its ability to innovate.

The parent company of Alphabet Inc. announced on Friday it will be laying off 12,000 workers, which represents about 6 per cent of its global workforce. The fact that these changes will impact the lives of Googlers weighs heavily on me, and I take full responsibility for the decisions that led us here, Pichai said in a company-wide email.

The layoffs will disproportionately affect lower-level employees, while executives and upper management will be largely unaffected, according to the AWU. The union argues that the layoffs are unnecessary as Google is one of the most profitable companies in the world and could easily afford to keep its workers employed.

Over 1,200 people are part of the unofficial trade union that was started in 2019 with the intention of empowering employees at Google. They have called out Google on several issues in the past, including harassment and pay transparency.

According to a statement by the union, While Alphabet leadership claims full responsibility, that is little comfort for the 12,000 workers who are now without jobs. This is unacceptable behaviour for a company that made $17 billion in profits last quarter. The AWU also criticised the company's lack of transparency regarding layoffs, saying that Google has not provided any clear explanations for why they are necessary. The union called for Google to be more transparent and transparent about its decision-making process and to provide more support to affected employees.

The layoffs will have a significant economic impact on the people who live and work in those areas, as well as the impact of the layoffs on the communities, as Google is one of the largest employers in many regions.

The layoffs come at a time when Google is facing increasing pressure from regulators and lawmakers over issues such as antitrust and worker rights. The union argues that the layoffs will only damage the company's reputation and make it harder for Google to address these concerns.

Google has not made any official statement regarding the union's statement or claims.

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