Messages from members
Ryo Hashimoto
Software Engineer
How does it feel to be in the union?
Being in the union feels like being in Google 10 years ago. People are energetic and creative, everyone can be honest about their feelings, and things make sense here. I want you to join the union to feel the same.
Dan Spaid
Software Engineer
Why did you join the union?
I’ve always said that the people are what makes me really enjoy working at Google in Japan. Over the years I’ve always tried to give back to our great community as much as it’s given me, and I believe that the union is one of the best ways to preserve what makes Google Japan (the people) great.
Kace
Software Engineer
What made you join the union?
To make sure Google follows its “Don’t be evil” slogan, treats its employees right, and remains a great workplace.
Software Engineer
Why did you join the union?
I joined Google as an idealist a few years ago while Google quietly withdrew “Don’t Be Evil” and developed itself into a monster with bureaucracy and various expectations from shareholders. I hope the union can grow as a community to push the company to make better choices, keep it the place that we are still proud to work at.
Tori Hirata
Program Manager
Why did you join the union?
I joined the union because I had to stand up for my talented friends and colleagues who were impacted by unjustifiable layoffs. Googlers deserve to have a voice when it comes to decisions that impact us, and we strengthen our voices when we stand together as a union.
C. K.
Software Engineer
Why did you join the union?
It appeared that healthy discussions and sincere Q&A were disappearing and one-sided communication that simply announced decisions was replacing them. The channels for open discussion decreased and our concerns appeared to be ignored. I believe that joining the union is an effective way to fix the situation and bring back a healthy culture.
Software Engineer
Why did you join the union?
After having witnessed firsthand the company’s complete disregard for the well-being of its employees and the local workplace regulations and labor laws of Japan, and after the constant lies, doublespeak, and intentional misdirection, I cannot stay silent anymore. My coworkers and friends have been singled out, mistreated, discriminated, and forced to accept working conditions that are considered illegal in Japan. We can do better. We will do better. We can change it together. This is why I joined the union.