Google DeepMind workers in the UK have asked the government to step in and certify that enough staff back a union drive. The Communication Workers Union and Unite the Union filed an application with the Central Arbitration Committee on Thursday, seeking a ballot for roughly 1,000 product‑focused employees. If the CAC agrees, the company must honor the outcome of the vote. The push began in February 2025 after Alphabet dropped a pledge not to use AI for weapons, and staff say they want a say over contracts with US and Israeli militaries.
Why it matters
A certified ballot could give UK DeepMind engineers collective bargaining power over AI projects and military contracts.
