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Injuries and unpaid labour rampant at data centres built by Google and Microsoft

By · Via Lemmy Technology · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Widespread injuries and unpaid labour have been reported at data centre construction sites associated with Google and Microsoft. The development unfolds amid broader ongoing scrutiny regarding workplace standards and safety in the technology sector's physical infrastructure operations. Meanwhile, public discussions around the reports touched on building practices, including a user proposal that hydrated lime could serve as a cheaper substitute for Portland cement.

Key points

  • Labour practices within the technology sector's physical infrastructure supply chain face…: Labour practices within the technology sector's physical infrastructure supply chain face sustained scrutiny from observers.
  • Construction sites linked to major technology firms are contending with severe allegation…: Construction sites linked to major technology firms are contending with severe allegations involving physical safety and worker compensation.
  • The briefing contained no official corporate statements or detailed responses from Google…: The briefing contained no official corporate statements or detailed responses from Google or Microsoft regarding the matter.

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Hey construction dudes- I hear if you replace portland cement with hydrated lime it still looks like concrete but is about a quarter of the price…

Hey construction dudes- I hear if you replace portland cement with hydrated lime it still looks like concrete but is about a quarter of the price…

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