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Why is the Alphabet Workers Union filing lawsuits on behalf of people who don't work for Alphabet (e.g. the woman in this article)?
by ageek123 6y ago
Why is the Alphabet Workers Union filing lawsuits on behalf of people who don't work for Alphabet (e.g. the woman in this article)?
- kortilla 6y agoBecause it’s a political group, not a traditional union. Its members are more interested in control over the company and perceived injustices to others rather than problems experienced by the members. Collective bargaining can be used to make demands about anything really. It doesn’t have to be working conditions for workers. They can even use their power to pressure Google into supporting particular political candidates, etc if they have enough power.
- skratlo 6y agoWow, just wow. Like, no one asked really but here you go
- Craighead 6y agoWhat is stated is absolutely true...
- TheSpiceIsLife 6y agoThat's one perspective, though you haven't attempted to demonstrate why politicals shouldn't be an aspect of unions. Seems reasonable to me for unions to be involved in lobbying.
- istjohn 6y agoRight. We accept that corporations lobby constantly. Why shouldn't their employees have a voice, too?
- jariel 6y agoAnyone should be able to lobby. There's nothing overtly nefarious about lobbying. Lobbying is 'telling government about something specific'. Usually in your own interests, but the interests of the people should interest the government. The problem is the asymmetry of power and access.
- paxys 6y agoThey cover full-time employees and contractors of Alphabet.
- TheSpiceIsLife 6y agoContractors included, see here: https://alphabetworkersunion.org/people/our-union/ https://alphabetworkersunion.org/people/our-union/ We recognize our power as Alphabet workers—full-time employees, temporary employees, vendors, and contractors—comes from our solidarity with one another.[emphasis mine] Contractors included.