# Unions gain access to thousands of Google workers after UK employment rights overhaul

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- The Guardian, 2026-11-02 13:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/nov/02/unions-google-workers-uk-employment-rights

> Google UK has agreed to let Prospect hold workplace sessions and recruit members among about 7,000 workers across its UK operations, including YouTube but excluding DeepMind. The deal follows the introduction of new UK rights allowing unions to access workplaces.