The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has directed Google to start bargaining with the union of its contractors. This decision made by the agency is a turning point in the ever rising plan between the technology company and its employees. The NLRB notes that Google must bargain to recognize the contractor’s union, and how best to deal with contractor employees’ concerns regarding working conditions, wages, and other benefits among other concerns. This action comes after months of protests and legal suits from the union of the employees.

Highlights:

• NLRB urges Google to negotiate with the contractor's union.
• The union claims unfair labor practices by Google.
• Google has faced protests from contractors seeking better conditions.
• Workers demand improved wages, benefits, and job security.
• The NLRB ruling signals a new phase in the labor dispute.

The NLRB decision comes after Google contractors claimed the firm had violated section seven of the act by failing to bargain in good faith. The union of temporary and contract workers has long struggled for improved human relations, specifically wage increases, health care, and tenure. Although Google was in direct violation of the law when it failed to negotiate, many complaints were filed and the NLRB has now formally directed Google to start bargaining with the workers’ representatives.

Employees hired through these contracts said Google mistreats contractors in comparison with regular employees. Despite the fact that these workers play a productive role, have been subjected to inferior treatment, they are not offered employment benefits, and their rights are violated. What the NLRB has done here is force Google to engage with the workers and negotiate, something the corporation has not been willing to do before. The ruling has a clear signal to corporations about acknowledging the concerns of the workers.

The applicability of the NLRB decision might be felt throughout the segments of employing organizations including those sectors with profound use of contractors particularly the hi-tech establishments. It is conceivable that as the first gatekeeper Google may be forced to bargain, and if this is possible other large firms would also be pressured to do so. Employees of a number of fields are demanding more respect from their establishments, and here, one can mention the rising roles of the unions in fighting for improved treatment in the contemporary world of work.