GOOGL - Former Google Employees Allege Unlawful Dismissals Over Protests Against Israeli Contract | Benzinga
Former employees of Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) have accused the tech giant of unlawful termination. The employees claim that Google dismissed approximately 50 staff members who were protesting its cloud contract with the Israeli government.
What Happened: The workers complained to the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) late Monday, Reuters reported. They allege that Google violated their rights under U.S. labor law to advocate for better working conditions by terminating them.
The workers argue that Project Nimbus supports Israel’s military tool development. Google, however, maintains that the Nimbus contract “is not directed at highly sensitive, classified, or military workloads relevant to weapons or intelligence services.”
Zelda Montes, a former Google employee arrested during a Project Nimbus protest, accused Google of firing workers to suppress organizing and send a message to its workforce that dissent would not be tolerated.
“Google is attempting to instill fear in employees,” Montes said.
The workers involved in the NLRB complaint are seeking reinstatement to ...