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8/14/20
Meta: The Alphabetworkers email list is migrating to Substack
Greetings to Alphabetworks list subscribers! Effective next week, I'm going to experiment with
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Meta: The Alphabetworkers email list is migrating to Substack
Greetings to Alphabetworks list subscribers! Effective next week, I'm going to experiment with
8/14/20
Bruce Hahne
2/20/20
Announcement
Welcome to the Alphabetworkers list
Welcome to Alphabetworkers news and information list! Anyone is allowed to subscribe to this list, or
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Announcement
Welcome to the Alphabetworkers list
Welcome to Alphabetworkers news and information list! Anyone is allowed to subscribe to this list, or
2/20/20
Alphabet workers news
8/13/20
Sexism at Pinterest: former COO files lawsuit, employees to stage virtual walkout on Aug. 14
In the latest in a cascade of revelations of toxic workplace culture at Pinterest, employees have
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Sexism at Pinterest: former COO files lawsuit, employees to stage virtual walkout on Aug. 14
In the latest in a cascade of revelations of toxic workplace culture at Pinterest, employees have
8/13/20
Alphabet workers news
8/11/20
"Fear at Work": the Economic Policy Institute releases a detailed report on anti-union tactics
The Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a US-based nonprofit thinktank with a 30-year history, released
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"Fear at Work": the Economic Policy Institute releases a detailed report on anti-union tactics
The Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a US-based nonprofit thinktank with a 30-year history, released
8/11/20
Alphabet workers news
8/8/20
Labor organizer Kim Kelly on anti-union behavior from ostensibly progressive nonprofits
The Baffler published a story a few days back about how anti-union tactics can come from all types of
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Labor organizer Kim Kelly on anti-union behavior from ostensibly progressive nonprofits
The Baffler published a story a few days back about how anti-union tactics can come from all types of
8/8/20
Alphabet workers news
8/7/20
"Break them": The anti-union consulting industry begins its rampup to fight tech labor
OneZero, the official technology and science news publication of Medium.com, published an article
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"Break them": The anti-union consulting industry begins its rampup to fight tech labor
OneZero, the official technology and science news publication of Medium.com, published an article
8/7/20
Alphabet workers news
8/6/20
An organized labor meta-analysis from The Forge: "We Don't Know What We're Doing"
If you've wondered why there appears to be no broadly accepted set of best practices for labor
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An organized labor meta-analysis from The Forge: "We Don't Know What We're Doing"
If you've wondered why there appears to be no broadly accepted set of best practices for labor
8/6/20
Alphabet workers news
8/5/20
Blizzard workers join the trend, begin sharing their salary data with each other
Bloomberg reported on Monday that employees at Blizzard Entertainment, known in particular for World
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Blizzard workers join the trend, begin sharing their salary data with each other
Bloomberg reported on Monday that employees at Blizzard Entertainment, known in particular for World
8/5/20
Alphabet workers news
7/31/20
Retaliation now comes in a new flavor: retaliation against small software developers
The founders of Blix, which develops and sells the messaging and collaboration software Bluemail,
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Retaliation now comes in a new flavor: retaliation against small software developers
The founders of Blix, which develops and sells the messaging and collaboration software Bluemail,
7/31/20
Alphabet workers news
7/27/20
Labor Notes: Lessons from the tax-Amazon movement in Seattle
Media and organizing project Labor Notes published an article on July 23 with some lessons learned
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Labor Notes: Lessons from the tax-Amazon movement in Seattle
Media and organizing project Labor Notes published an article on July 23 with some lessons learned
7/27/20
Alphabet workers news
7/26/20
Chelsey Glasson files suit against Google for pregnancy discrimination
Former Google employee Chelsey Glasson, who experienced pregnancy discrimination while at Google, has
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Chelsey Glasson files suit against Google for pregnancy discrimination
Former Google employee Chelsey Glasson, who experienced pregnancy discrimination while at Google, has
7/26/20
Alphabet workers news
7/24/20
A captive academic mouthpiece for Big Tech: NYT reports on the "Global Antitrust Institute"
The New York Times has reported today on how Google, Amazon, Qualcomm have funded a shill
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A captive academic mouthpiece for Big Tech: NYT reports on the "Global Antitrust Institute"
The New York Times has reported today on how Google, Amazon, Qualcomm have funded a shill
7/24/20
Alphabet workers news
7/23/20
The Markup: Racism, hypersexualization, and algorithmic bias in Google Keyword Planner
Nonprofit news organization The Markup released a story today on their investigation that uncovered
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The Markup: Racism, hypersexualization, and algorithmic bias in Google Keyword Planner
Nonprofit news organization The Markup released a story today on their investigation that uncovered
7/23/20
Alphabet workers news
7/22/20
Pay discrimination at Google is back in the news
The Guardian has published an article today with an update about an ongoing gender discrimination
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Pay discrimination at Google is back in the news
The Guardian has published an article today with an update about an ongoing gender discrimination
7/22/20
Alphabet workers news
7/20/20
Alex Kantrowitz: how big tech firms manipulate U.S. newspaper editorial pages
Back in June, I noted a Washington Post article about the astroturfing practices of Google, Facebook,
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Alex Kantrowitz: how big tech firms manipulate U.S. newspaper editorial pages
Back in June, I noted a Washington Post article about the astroturfing practices of Google, Facebook,
7/20/20
Alphabet workers news
7/14/20
OneZero: "5 Ideas to Make Silicon Valley Less Racist"
OneZero, the official technology and science news publication of Medium.com, published an article in
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OneZero: "5 Ideas to Make Silicon Valley Less Racist"
OneZero, the official technology and science news publication of Medium.com, published an article in
7/14/20
Alphabet workers news
7/13/20
Protocol: "How tech HR departments fail Black and brown employees"
Today's feature article in online media news site Protocol contributes more real-world stories to
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Protocol: "How tech HR departments fail Black and brown employees"
Today's feature article in online media news site Protocol contributes more real-world stories to
7/13/20
Alphabet workers news
7/8/20
Protocol on the harm of non-disclosure agreements
Tech-focused online media firm Protocol recently ran a story about the way that tech companies use
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Protocol on the harm of non-disclosure agreements
Tech-focused online media firm Protocol recently ran a story about the way that tech companies use
7/8/20
Alphabet workers news
7/6/20
Extinction Rebellion NYC launches "Big Tech Loves Big Oil" campaign site. First target: Google
The Tech Action affinity group of climate protection organization Extinction Rebellion NYC has just
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Extinction Rebellion NYC launches "Big Tech Loves Big Oil" campaign site. First target: Google
The Tech Action affinity group of climate protection organization Extinction Rebellion NYC has just
7/6/20
Alphabet workers news
7/5/20
Google contractors at HCL Pittsburgh release statement of support for union efforts at the Carnegie Museums
Unionization efforts in Pittsburgh are continuing, with roughly 500 workers at well-known city
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Google contractors at HCL Pittsburgh release statement of support for union efforts at the Carnegie Museums
Unionization efforts in Pittsburgh are continuing, with roughly 500 workers at well-known city
7/5/20
Bruce Hahne
7/2/20
The Markup: Gmail redirects 90% of Black Lives Matter emails to the "promotions" or "spam" bins
Nonprofit news organization The Markup released a story today indicating that Gmail directs the vast
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The Markup: Gmail redirects 90% of Black Lives Matter emails to the "promotions" or "spam" bins
Nonprofit news organization The Markup released a story today indicating that Gmail directs the vast
7/2/20
Alphabet workers news
6/29/20
Breaking up Google using U.S. antitrust law: an overview from Matt Stoller
With a variety of US-based antitrust investigations of Google gaining stream, Matt Stoller, director
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Breaking up Google using U.S. antitrust law: an overview from Matt Stoller
With a variety of US-based antitrust investigations of Google gaining stream, Matt Stoller, director
6/29/20
Alphabet workers news
6/28/20
Labor Notes upcoming webinar, July 9: "An Introduction to Just Cause"
Following up on yesterday's round-up of three news items on the harms of at-will employment, I
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Labor Notes upcoming webinar, July 9: "An Introduction to Just Cause"
Following up on yesterday's round-up of three news items on the harms of at-will employment, I
6/28/20
Alphabet workers news
6/27/20
At-will employment considered harmful
The abuses of easy retaliation permitted by the current at-will employment practice common throughout
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At-will employment considered harmful
The abuses of easy retaliation permitted by the current at-will employment practice common throughout
6/27/20
Alphabet workers news
6/24/20
L.A. Times: "Black and brown tech workers share their experiences of racism on the job"
In what reporter Johana Bhuiyan has indicated will be "one of a two-part package" about the
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L.A. Times: "Black and brown tech workers share their experiences of racism on the job"
In what reporter Johana Bhuiyan has indicated will be "one of a two-part package" about the
6/24/20
Alphabet workers news
6/22/20
Youtube's artificial "intelligence" takedown algorithm mass-deletes evidence of war crimes
Thomson Reuters Foundation News published an article late last week noting that Youtube is auto-
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Youtube's artificial "intelligence" takedown algorithm mass-deletes evidence of war crimes
Thomson Reuters Foundation News published an article late last week noting that Youtube is auto-
6/22/20
Bruce Hahne
6/21/20
Adweek: Black Creators File Class-Action Lawsuit Against YouTube
Online trade journal Adweek reported on Friday that even as Google is attempting to brand itself as a
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Adweek: Black Creators File Class-Action Lawsuit Against YouTube
Online trade journal Adweek reported on Friday that even as Google is attempting to brand itself as a
6/21/20
Bruce Hahne
6/20/20
Astroturfing in action: Google ghostwrites letters to the editor
The Washington Post ran an article earlier this month about how the big tech firms make use of a wide
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Astroturfing in action: Google ghostwrites letters to the editor
The Washington Post ran an article earlier this month about how the big tech firms make use of a wide
6/20/20
Alphabet workers news
6/18/20
Google donates to the Seattle Police Foundation
Corporate watchdog organization Littlesis published an article today that outlines the broad
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Google donates to the Seattle Police Foundation
Corporate watchdog organization Littlesis published an article today that outlines the broad
6/18/20
Alphabet workers news
6/17/20
Google's founders once again block reform -- ALL shareholder proposals voted down
Catching up on news from earlier in June: the annual meeting of Alphabet took place on June 3, and
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Google's founders once again block reform -- ALL shareholder proposals voted down
Catching up on news from earlier in June: the annual meeting of Alphabet took place on June 3, and
6/17/20
Alphabet workers news
6/16/20
Outten & Golden LLP to host free Know-Your-Rights webinars for NY and CA tech employees
Employee rights law firm Outten & Golden LLP has announced a pair of free know-your-rights (KYR)
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Outten & Golden LLP to host free Know-Your-Rights webinars for NY and CA tech employees
Employee rights law firm Outten & Golden LLP has announced a pair of free know-your-rights (KYR)
6/16/20
Alphabet workers news
6/15/20
David Jay of CHT: "A Guide for Technologists Responding to COVID-19"
The Center for Human Technology (CHT) was founded two years ago by two former Google employees as a
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David Jay of CHT: "A Guide for Technologists Responding to COVID-19"
The Center for Human Technology (CHT) was founded two years ago by two former Google employees as a
6/15/20