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YouTube Music team laid off by Google while workers testified to Austin City Council about working conditions

YouTube Music team laid off by Google while workers testified to Austin City Council about working conditions

The entire YouTube Music team is out of a job after going on strike last year. Some of the workers were lobbying for support for their union at an Austin City Council meeting. A Google spokesperson said the move was a regular contract termination. The entire YouTube Music team is out of a job as tensions rise at Google parent company, Alphabet. The Alphabet Workers Union, which represents workers at Google’s parent company, Alphabet, said Google laid off the YouTube Music team on Friday. Some of… Source link

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Austin impact remains unclear as Google continues layoffs in 2024

Austin impact remains unclear as Google continues layoffs in 2024

Google, which has a significant Austin presence, is planning even more job cuts this year following a tumultuous 2023 with several rounds of layoffs. The tech giant has repeatedly slashed jobs since January 2023, when the company said it would cut about 6% of its workforce, or 12,000 jobs. Google confirmed the newest layoffs to the American-Statesman in a statement Monday, saying the company is “responsibly investing” in its biggest priorities and opportunities, but positions may be cut on… Source link

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