Google Cuts YouTube Music Contractors Who Went On Strike Over Return-To-Office Policy
• Google cuts team of YouTube Music contractors who went on strike in February 2022 over return-to-work policy • Contractors earned as little as $19 per hour; going back to office too expensive • NLRB ruled in March 2023 that Google was partial employer since it controlled work details • NLRB upheld ruling in January 2023; Google can appeal to federal court • Move comes as other contractors with Accenture fight for recognition by Google as partial employer