The employees who worked for YouTube’s music content operations team were speaking to City Council when they began receiving text messages informing them the entire team was being laid off.
Some private sector workplace drama took place in real time during Thursday’s City Council meeting, with a group of local Google workers learning they’d lost their jobs while commenting on a proposed city
The employees who worked for YouTube’s music content operations team and had signed up to speak on the resolution were still given their time, during which they began receiving text messages informing them the entire team was being laid off. The news caused some of those present to opt to leave City Hall and go to the company’s downtown office to attempt to retrieve their personal items.
After the meeting, several council members were critical of the companies’ treatment of the Austin workers.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Austin City Council hopes to provide support to Blues on the GreenThe council passed a resolution that tasks city staff with finding ways to sustain live entertainment and art events, including the option to co-sponsor events and allow the sale of alcohol where appropriate.
Read more »
Blues on the Green lives on from the help of Austin City Council and HEBIt was a month ago that Blues on the Green was canceled this year due to rising costs and growing crowds. During an Austin City Council meeting on Tuesday, Aust
Read more »
Austin City Council sets motion for ethical guidelines in emerging AI technologyAustin City Council passed a resolution this week instructing the city to create 'transparent and ethical' guidelines and procedures related to the use of AI.
Read more »
Dallas City Council Members React After 'Secret' Resignation of City ManagerSome intriguing questions and details have emerged since the Dallas City Manager surprisingly announced his resignation on Wednesday.
Read more »
San Diego City Council agrees to pay $3M to family of cyclist killed hitting city truckThe victim hit a truck parked in a bike lane without proper warning and signage, according to his family's attorney
Read more »
Dallas City Council names Kimberly Bizor Tolbert as interim city managerIn a twelve to two vote, council members appointed Kimberly Tolbert to the role of interim city manager. Tolbert currently serves as Deputy City Manager.
Read more »