Google employees have raised concerns over job security amid the company’s ongoing AI-driven restructuring efforts. More than 4,500 employees have reportedly signed a petition addressed to CEO Sundar Pichai, seeking stronger protections and clearer policies for workers affected by potential layoffs.
The petition calls for improved severance packages, voluntary exit options, and a more transparent process before workforce reductions are announced. Employees are expressing concerns as technology companies continue to increase investments in artificial intelligence while restructuring teams and reducing certain roles.
According to reports, members of the Alphabet Workers Union submitted the petition to Sundar Pichai and other senior executives, demanding guaranteed severance benefits, voluntary exit programmes before layoffs, removal of performance-based quotas linked to job cuts, and extended paid leave options for impacted employees.
The petition was presented after nearly 100 employees gathered outside Google’s campus in support of the campaign. Protesters reportedly wore black T-shirts and displayed banners featuring the names of employees who supported the initiative.
The Alphabet Workers Union described the effort as one of the largest employee-led campaigns focused on job security in Google’s history. Union representatives criticised the company’s approach to workforce reductions, arguing that employee welfare should remain a priority despite strong business performance.
Google employees have previously organised protests over issues including workplace culture, military contracts, and the responsible development of artificial intelligence. However, the latest campaign primarily focuses on securing better protections for workers and ensuring greater transparency in how future layoffs are managed.
As AI continues to reshape the technology industry, employee concerns over automation, changing job roles, and workforce stability are becoming increasingly prominent across major tech companies.
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