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Rockstar Games accused recently fired UK and Canadian employees of leaking confidential information in a public forum, amid claims from the union IWGB that the firings were related to union activities and not misconduct. The company insists the dismissals were due to breaches of confidentiality, while critics argue it is an attempt to suppress unionization efforts, just as GTA 6's highly anticipated release approaches.
Rockstar Games fired 30-40 employees in the UK and Canada for leaking company secrets in a forum, denying union-busting claims amid ongoing union efforts and security concerns related to GTA VI.
Rockstar is accused of union busting after firing 30-40 UK and Canadian employees involved in union activities, amid high anticipation for GTA 6's release, with the union planning legal action and the company claiming misconduct as the reason for dismissals.
Microsoft has dismissed two additional employees involved in protests against its contracts with the Israeli military and government, following earlier dismissals related to demonstrations at its headquarters and inside the office of CEO Brad Smith, as part of ongoing activism by the No Azure for Apartheid group.
Google has fired 28 employees following protests over a $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government for cloud computing and AI services, leading to tensions and arrests. The company cited "completely unacceptable behavior" and a threatening atmosphere as reasons for the firings, while the protesting group, No Tech For Apartheid, accused Google of prioritizing the contract over its workers. This incident adds to previous employee uprisings over ethical concerns, but Google's revenue continues to thrive primarily through digital advertising.
Google fired 28 employees who participated in sit-ins to protest the company's cloud computing contract with the Israeli government, escalating tensions between management and activist employees. The contract, known as Project Nimbus, has been a point of contention, with some employees expressing concern about aiding Israel's military. The fired employees, affiliated with the group No Tech For Apartheid, called the dismissals a "flagrant act of retaliation" and stated their intention to continue protesting until the company drops Project Nimbus.
Google fired 28 employees who protested against a $1.2 billion cloud contract with Israel, which they believe could contribute to harm against Palestinians. The firings followed sit-in protests and police detentions, with Google claiming the employees physically impeded work and refused to leave the premises. The contract, known as Project Nimbus, has raised concerns about providing advanced technology to Israel's security apparatus. The fired employees and activist groups accuse Google of illegal behavior and retaliation, while Google maintains that the contract is not directed at military or classified work.
Google fired 28 employees who were involved in sit-in protests over the company's $1.2 billion Israeli government cloud contract, warning that disruptive behavior violates company policies and will not be tolerated. The firings came after 9 employees were suspended and arrested in New York and California. The "No Tech for Apartheid" group behind the protests called the firings retaliatory, stating that Google workers have the right to peacefully protest labor conditions.