In recent years, January has been a period of layoffs for Google. Apparently, the company carries out its annual performance reviews during that period. Fearing an upcoming round of layoffs, a union of Google workers has sent a signed petition asking for better conditions.

As the drumbeat of layoffs at major tech companies slows but does not cease, a mass of Google workers has joined a new campaign pushing for job security at the Bay Area giant. By noon on Tuesday, more than 1,

In the said petition, the employees have argued that Google is financially stable, so the layoffs don't make sense.