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The number of collective actions in the IT industry between 2016 and 2020 increased almost ninefold over the previous five years. (Source photo by Reuters)
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Tech workers band together to push for workplace reforms

Cases of collective action rise nearly ninefold to 300 in 2016-2020

MOTOKAZU MATSUI and KYO KITAZUME, Nikkei staff writers | North America

TOKYO -- Tech workers are banding together to demand better working conditions as well as more accountability and transparency from their employers, marking a major shift for an industry long known for shunning collective action.  

The move comes against a backdrop of expanding disparities among employees themselves, as well as growing public concern over tech companies' use of personal data and other issues.

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