Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s Year Under Fire — The Information
Google CEO Sundar Pichai addressed the termination of 28 employees who protested against a contract with Israel. Pichai emphasized Google’s status as a workplace, not a platform for personal agendas or political debates. The termination was announced by Google’s vice president of global security, Chris Rackow, who labeled the protesters’ actions as disruptive and unacceptable. The terminated employees had demanded Google end its contract with Israel for Project Nimbus, citing concerns about the Israeli government’s actions. Rackow emphasized Google’s policy adherence and warned against violating company rules. The protests were organized internally, seeking to halt business ties with Israel and address safety concerns among workers. The terminations are seen as Google’s response to internal anti-Semitic incidents, including vandalism and assaults. The organization behind the protests criticized the terminations as illegal retaliation, accusing Google of prioritizing profit over worker rights and labeling company leadership as “genocide profiteers.” They vowed to continue their movement despite the firings.
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