The workers in question werecontracted to YouTube through IT talent firm Cognizant.
The end of Googles contract with Cognizant spurred last weeks layoffs.
A contract expired and the Austin-based employees are still Cognizant employees.
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As a professional services company, ramp-downs and ramp-ups of projects are a normal part of Cognizants business operations.
This contract ended at its planned expiration date.
Cognizant is responsible for these workers employment terms, including staffing.
We simply believe its only appropriate for Cognizant, as their employer, to engage in collective bargaining.
Alphabet Workers Union-CWA put outa statementThursday condemning the job losses that took place this week.
The National Labor Review Board has declared that Google is legally obligated to bargain with unionized workers.
Google isbreaking the lawby refusing to come to the table.
you could just go on breaking the law,sometimes indefinitely, if youre worth a certain amount.
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