Fired Google workers ousted over Israeli contract protests file complaint

The article discusses a complaint filed by two former Google employees who were fired after protesting the company’s contract with the Israeli military. The workers, Ariel Koren and Vick Vough Mavroidis, allege that Google violated labor laws by dismissing them for engaging in protected activities. They claim they were fired for exercising their right to speak out against Google’s contract with the Israeli military’s Artificial Intelligence hub, which they viewed as unethical. The complaint, filed with the National Labor Relations Board, accuses Google of violating the National Labor Relations Act by interfering with employees’ rights to engage in concerted activities. The workers argue that their termination was an attempt to quash dissent and prevent further protests against the company’s business dealings. The case highlights ongoing tensions between tech workers and their employers over ethical issues surrounding the use of AI and other technologies.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/fired-google-workers-ousted-israeli-contract-protests-file-109798920