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Google cuts team of contractors who went on strike (www.theverge.com)

submitted 8 months ago by L4s@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Google cuts team of contractors who went on strike::Google previously said the team of YouTube Music contractors were not employees since they were hired by Cognizant.

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[–] YamiYuki@lemmy.kde.social 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Its insane to think you have any leverage as a contractor for one of the most bloated companies in the history of man kind.

Don't know why you're getting downvoted, but this is the reality.

[–] unconfirmedsourcesDOTgov@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 8 months ago

I didn't downvote, but I briefly thought about it because their first statement is incorrect. Not factually, but the fact that many tech companies are downsizing isn't something that you could reasonably argue in court as for why these specific positions were eliminated.

"But your honor, all of the other cool companies are doing it!" isn't something that would stand up to much scrutiny.

The bit you quoted was what made me pause, because I agree with you.