Sacked TikTok workers in UK launch legal action over ‘union busting’
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Former TikTok moderators in the UK are taking legal action against the company, alleging unfair dismissal and union busting. Approximately 400 moderators in London were fired shortly before a scheduled union vote, prompting accusations that TikTok sought to prevent the formation of a collective bargaining unit. The moderators aimed to address concerns about exposure to harmful content and improve working conditions. TikTok denies the allegations, stating the layoffs were part of a global restructuring due to increased automation in content moderation. The Communication Workers Union, representing many of the affected moderators, supports the legal action, arguing TikTok should be held accountable. The dispute began in August 2025 when the union was poised to ballot the moderators.
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