Some workers learned of the YouTube Music layoffs while testifying to the Austin city council about Google's refusal to negotiate with the union.

YouTube Music team laid off by Google while workers testified to Austin City Council about working conditions::Some workers learned of the YouTube Music layoffs while testifying to the Austin city council about Google’s refusal to negotiate with the union.

  • kescusay@lemmy.worldEnglish
    616·
    9 months ago

    Damn it, what am I supposed to do with this pitchfork now?

    But seriously, shitty misleading headline.

    • GlendatheGayWitch@lemmy.worldEnglish
      32·
      9 months ago

      If you watch the video, one of the union members is at the Council meeting speaking to the City Council and another union member walks up to him to inform him that they were laid off with immediate effect. The workers both seemed genuinely surprised that they were laid off.

    • Clent@lemmy.worldEnglish
      42·
      9 months ago

      Use it.

      Don’t be fooled by layers of bureaucracy.

      As along as it lands in the soft belly of those in the owner class or their supporters, it has served it purpose.