ALPHABET WORKERS UNION SEEKS LAYOFF PROTECTIONS
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The Alphabet Workers Union delivered a petition signed by over 4,500 employees to CEO Sundar Pichai requesting guaranteed severance and buyout options. The action reflects ongoing worker concerns about job security at Google's parent company.
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