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Google Lets Union Recruit Its 7,000 UK Staff Under New Law

Google has agreed to let the Prospect union organise among about 7,000 UK staff, including YouTube workers, after new workplace access rights came into force. The union can now hold recruitment sessions inside Google offices, including its King's Cross headquarters. DeepMind is expected to reach a separate deal. Google said it signed to comply with the Employment Rights Act, following a similar agreement at Meta.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 November 2026 at 13:44

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