Following the dismissal of 28 protesting employees, Google management has announced further layoffs, affecting numerous sectors within the organization.
The recent wave of layoffs comes after employees staged a protest against Google’s involvement in ‘Project Nimbus’, a contract with Israel, which led to a tense standoff within the company. Despite warnings from management, employees refused to vacate the CEO’s chamber, resulting in police intervention and subsequent arrests.
The protesting employees argued that Google’s cloud services provided to Israel were allegedly being used to facilitate actions they deemed harmful to Palestinians, demanding an immediate termination of the contract. In response, Google’s management emphasized their stance against baseless protests targeting any country, citing disruptions to the work environment and employee safety concerns.
Additionally, the management cited a previous incident where an employee was terminated for expressing solidarity with Palestinians. The recent layoffs, announced late Wednesday night, add to the organization’s ongoing restructuring efforts, impacting various sectors.
Reports indicate that these retrenchments were planned well in advance, with the announcement coming approximately a week prior to their implementation.
