Thread by @AlphabetWorkers

We stands in support of the historic lawsuit filed by the @CalDFEH against @Cisco for caste-based discrimination.

This lawsuit marks the first time in U.S. history that any institution is being held accountable for caste-based discrimination.

alphabetworkersunion.org/press/releases…

We support tech workers around the world who are speaking up about casteism & hostile workplaces.

Caste-oppressed workers face many barriers throughout the tech industry, including at Alphabet.

Caste is a system of oppression analogous to racial discrimination & is rampant throughout many American institutions.

Alphabet’s anti-discrimination policy in India already explicitly prohibits caste-based discrimination, but that policy doesn’t apply in the US.

The US Equal Opportunity Employment statement in Alphabet’s code of conduct doesn’t list caste as a protected class.

Alphabet can lead the industry and become the first technology company to add caste as a protected category globally.

Sundar Pichai made a commitment to addressing racial equity. Alphabet must commit to caste equity with the same urgency.

Recognizing and addressing caste-based discrimination will benefit Alphabet, its workers, and its users worldwide.

Caste should be recognized as a protected class by the federal government and be included in anti-harassment policies within our industry.

Caste-oppressed workers have the right to a safe workplace.

This is why we have committed to this fight.

The fight for the civil rights of caste-oppressed people is a workers’ fight.

Solidarity always.

Read our full statement below:

alphabetworkersunion.org/press/releases…

Shout out to @EqualityLabs for this important work.

And AKSC! Read more about the practice of caste in the US & the work we can do together to end it👇

akscusa.org