Tech employees are increasingly turning to unions, challenging the long-standing notion that Silicon Valley workers are immune to unionization. Traditionally, tech jobs came with top-tier pay, excellent benefits, and a casual culture that gave engineers a sense of equality with their managers. However, recent AI-driven layoffs and concerns over job security have changed the landscape. Workers at companies like Google DeepMind and Meta are now pushing back against not only job risks but also ethical concerns about AI’s military use and workplace monitoring. These developments have sparked a growing wave of union efforts among tech professionals.
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