Google DeepMind Union Campaign Says Government Will Facilitate Ballot

United Tech & Allied Workers (UTAW) said on November 12, 2026 that the government would step in and facilitate a union ballot at Google UK. The announcement marks a new stage in a campaign that has sought representation for at least 1,000 Google DeepMind staff tied to its London office. The announcement did not provide a ballot date or say whether a statutory application had been accepted. UTAW-CWU, the Communication Workers Union’s tech branch, and Unite are working together for joint legal...