Why Google Wants Narrower Protection for Activist Workers

Why Google Wants Narrower Protection for Activist Workers

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The transcript discusses Google's lobbying efforts to change labor email rules, aiming to revert to a Bush-era standard that limits employee email use for organizing. It highlights the impact on activists like Liz Fong Jones and the legal case involving alleged retaliation against a worker. Google's defense claims they are not lobbying but using legal defenses. The transcript also explores trust issues and Google's internal culture, emphasizing employee activism and challenges to the company's stance on various issues.

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What was the significance of the employee walkout at Google in November?

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What concerns have been raised about Google's treatment of employee activists?

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