Tech giants have a new headache: a looming strike by their security guards

California security workers at tech giants like Anthropic, Meta and OpenAI plan to strike. This comes at a tense moment for the AI industry.

Tech giants have a new headache: a looming strike by their security guards

TL;DR

  • Security workers at California offices of tech companies including Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI plan to strike.
  • The strike notice was submitted Tuesday morning, with shifts beginning Friday potentially affected.
  • The union, SEIU-USWW, represents about 14,000 security officers in the state.
  • Negotiations are ongoing for a contract covering wages, healthcare, and job training.
  • A strike could potentially lead to office closures or work-from-home orders.
  • The strike notice comes at a tense time for the AI industry, with recent debates about AI safety.