Alphabet workers launch unconventional union

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4 thoughts on “Alphabet workers launch unconventional union

  1. I had to work with a union once – hundreds of hours spend preparing date, etc…. and then they actually negotiated worse benefits than the rest of the company had, but were able to declare to their members they “won” the negotiations.

    1. I surely hope you don’t base your opinion of the efficacy of Unions on one personal anecdote.

    2. Charlie – I knew they were worthless before my experience – the experience just proved it to me….

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