‘We’re Just Getting the Crumbs Here’: Contractors Protest Layoffs at Meta’s European Headquarters
Contract workers for Covalen, a firm that performs data labeling for Meta, are protesting layoffs and inadequate severance packages in Dublin. The workers are demanding better compensation and the removal of non-compete clauses that hinder their future employment.
Why it matters
The protest underscores the precarious nature of the 'shadow workforce' that powers AI development and the lack of job security for contractors in the tech industry.
‘We’re Just Getting the Crumbs Here’: Contractors Protest Layoffs at Meta’s European Headquarters | WIRED
The article focuses on the workers' grievances and the labor dispute, maintaining a neutral tone while reporting on the protest.
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