Google has taken decisive action in response to sit-in protests at its offices, resulting in the termination of 20 employees. This move comes after the company had previously fired 28 employees for protesting against Google’s military contracts with Israel.
The terminated employees were reportedly involved in disruptive activities during the protests held at Google’s offices in Sunnyvale and New York. A company spokesperson confirmed that each of the terminated employees had played a significant role in the demonstrations.
The protests were primarily organized against Google’s involvement in Project Nimbus, a cloud computing project valued at $1.2 billion. While the project is said to be aimed at improving public services like healthcare and education, some speculate that it could have military implications, particularly in relation to the Israeli military.
Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, has stated that the company is open to discussions but has emphasized that there are limits to such debates. Additionally, Google’s head of security issued a memo warning employees against violating company policies during protests.
The termination of employees involved in the protests highlights Google’s firm stance on maintaining order within its premises. The company’s actions have sparked debates about the balance between employee activism and company policies, especially in the context of controversial projects like Project Nimbus.
