Google workers announce plans to unionize

A group of Google workers have announced plans to unionize with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The Alphabet Workers Union will be open to all employees and contractors at Google's parent company. Its goal will be to tackle ongoing issues like pay disparity, retaliation, and controversial government contracts.

This union builds upon years of courageous organizing by Google workers," said Nicki Anselmo, a Google program manager. From fighting the real names' policy, to opposing Project Maven, to protesting the egregious, multi-million dollar payouts that have been given to executives who've committed sexual harassment, we've seen first-hand that Alphabet responds when we act collectively."

Good. There's a lot of worker exploitation and other unfair labour practices in the technology sector - and in the US in general - and unions are a proven and effective way to combat this.