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Amazon employees say they’re facing termination for backing data center limits

Three Amazon software engineers have filed a civil rights complaint alleging retaliation for their political speech. The employees testified before the Seattle City Council in support of a one-year pause on new data center construction. They now face HR investigations and potential termination for allegedly violating company policy.

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New reports indicate the employees were monitored at work and that their lawyers claim they relied on public information without naming their employer.

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  1. Amazon Engineers Face Possible Termination Over Data Center Testimony

    Three Amazon software engineers have filed a civil rights complaint alleging retaliation for their political speech. The employees testified before the Seattle City Council in support of a one-year pause on new data center construction. They now face HR investigations and potential termination for allegedly violating company policy.

    What's confirmed:

    • Five Amazon employees testified at Seattle City Council meetings regarding a year-long pause on new data center construction.
    • Three Amazon software engineers filed a civil rights complaint alleging retaliation for protected political speech.
    • The engineers are under internal HR investigation.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The employees were intimidated and monitored at work.
    • The employees face termination for speaking as company representatives.
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  2. Amazon Engineers Face HR Probe After Seattle Data Center Testimony

    Three Amazon software engineers are under internal HR investigation after testifying before the Seattle City Council. The employees supported a one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers and criticized the company's AI build-out. They have filed a civil rights complaint with the City of Seattle alleging illegal retaliation.

    What's confirmed:

    • Three Amazon software engineers testified at Seattle City Council hearings regarding a data center moratorium.
    • The Seattle City Council voted 9-0 on June 9 to implement a one-year emergency moratorium on new data centers larger than 20 megavolt-amperes.
    • Amazon is investigating whether the employees followed company procedures for speaking as representatives.
    • The employees filed a complaint with the Seattle Office for Civil Rights alleging retaliation.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Employees say they are facing termination for backing data center limits.
    • Mayor Katie Wilson was expected to sign the ordinance.
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