N ew Delhi: In the wave of happiness, Google employees are gearing up

for protests in response to the company's recent layoffs. This move has
reportedly left around 15,000 individuals out of work. The Alphabet Workers
Union coordinated demonstrations at five Google campuses across the United
States on January 18, stretching from Mountain View, California, to New York.
According to reports, the objective of the protest is to confront what they
consider "bogus talking points" used by Google to justify its recent moves.

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To recall, Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed more layoffs in 2024, stating
tough choices must be made to invest in big priorities. It is reported that more
than 1,000 employees have lost their jobs across multiple divisions within the
tech giant. On the other hand, the Alphabet Workers Union revealed that
nearly 15,000 colleagues have been impacted by layoffs over the past year.
This revelation has intensified the dissatisfaction among employees,
prompting them to organize planned protests. (Also Read: Google Pixel 8
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Expressing concerns about the repercussions of the layoffs, Stephen

McMurtry, a senior software engineer and the communications chair of the
Alphabet Workers Union, shared his thoughts. He highlighted the resulting
chaos, increased workloads, and widespread anxiety among employees, who
are now apprehensive about the possibility of their teams facing sudden
dissolution.

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Layoffs (Dailymotion)

In the face of growing criticism, Google defended its actions by stating that
they were a responsible investment in the company's key priorities and the
substantial opportunities that lie ahead. Earlier, Alphabet Inc.’s Google has said
that the company is laying off hundreds of people working on its voice-
activated Google Assistant software, hardware, and engineering teams. (Also
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