Following CEO Sundar Pichai's email outlining a plan to end forced arbitration in sexual harassment and assault cases, organizers of the global Google walkout responded with a statement signed by nine employees. The statement commended the progress but noted the response ignored core demands like elevating the diversity officer and employee representation on the board, and erased concerns about racism, discrimination, and structural inequity between full-time employees and contract workers. The organizers expressed frustration over Pichai's failure to address widespread pay discrimination. The walkout on Nov. 1 saw approximately 20,000 employees leave Google offices globally at 11:10 a.m. local time, following reports that Google paid Android creator Andy Rubin $90 million after determining sexual misconduct allegations against him were credible. Organizer Stephanie Parker demanded a truly equitable culture, including employee representation on the board and full rights for contract workers. Organizers intend to meet with Google executives to pursue all of their demands.