San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 28, 2026 — Security personnel in the San Francisco Bay Area are reportedly considering action in response to the recent closure of offices belonging to the artificial intelligence company, Anthropic. The company cited a potential work stoppage by its security staff as the reason for its decision to shut down operations.

The security guards in question are employed by Allied Universal. Their collective bargaining agreement with the union officially expired on June 30. Negotiations aimed at establishing terms for a new contract have reportedly encountered significant difficulties, with wage proposals being a primary point of contention.

As a result of the stalled negotiations and the looming possibility of a strike, Anthropic has chosen to close its offices. The exact timeline for these closures and the duration they will remain in effect were not immediately specified. The specific actions threatened by the security workers were also not detailed in available information.

The union representing the security personnel and Allied Universal have been engaged in discussions to reach a new agreement. However, progress has been hampered by disagreements over compensation. The expiration of the contract and the subsequent office closures highlight the ongoing labor relations challenges impacting companies reliant on contracted security services.

Further details regarding the status of negotiations, the specific demands of the union, Allied Universal’s response, and the intended actions by the security workers are not yet publicly available. The impact on Anthropic’s operations and the broader implications for the region’s technology sector remain subjects of unfolding developments.


Story summarized from the original created by Steph Rodriguez on ww2.kqed.org, see more information here.

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