In a letter addressed to Google’s managing director for the UK and Ireland, Debbie Weinstein, the workers asked the company to recognize the Communication Workers Union and Unite the Union as joint representatives for DeepMind employees. “Fundamentally, the push for unionization is about holding Go… …
… The work is very hard,” Mbengue says. “There is not enough money, and it’s not an equitable environment.” Those were his reasons for quickly getting involved in union organizing efforts. …
… New laws that eased unionization in the UK have encouraged employees about the chances of success, she adds. …
… Earlier this month, UK employees at Google DeepMind voted to unionize with the labor group’s parent organization, Communication Workers Union, over concerns about selling AI to the US military. …
… Amazon Employees for Climate Justice is also urging city officials to consult on data center rules with groups representing frontline workers such as labor unions. …
… The union is one of several organizations and activists advocating for greater oversight of SpaceX’s IPO. …
… The American Civil Liberties Union is suing two Florida police departments over its use of FACES, one of the longest-running face recognition tools in the US, after its alleged misuse led to the wrongful arrest of a Fort Myers man. …
… The report flags a video from the progressive nonprofit More Perfect Union on the destructive effects of a data center to nearby residents in Georgia. …
… In recent weeks, advocacy groups including a leading US teachers’ union, AI safety researchers, and environmental organizations operating near SpaceX facilities have called on investors to think twice before buying shares in the company. …
… The American Civil Liberties Union this week filed a complaint against DHS on behalf of the man, who has not visited the US in more than 10 years. …