Microsoft sacks engineers who walked out during company's 50th anniversary party

Microsoft Fires Engineers Who Protested During Anniversary Celebration

Microsoft has fired several engineers who participated in a protest during the company's annual anniversary celebration, according to multiple sources.

The engineers, who worked at the company's headquarters in Redmond, Washington, reportedly walked out of the celebration to protest the company's handling of a recent project. The project, which was intended to improve the company's cloud computing services, had been plagued by delays and cost overruns.

According to sources, the protesting engineers felt that the project was being mishandled and that the company was not taking their concerns seriously. They walked out of the celebration, which was attended by hundreds of Microsoft employees, to draw attention to their grievances.

Microsoft has since confirmed that the engineers were fired, citing a "failure to follow company policies and procedures." The company has also stated that it takes the concerns of its employees seriously and that it is committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

The firings have sparked outrage among some Microsoft employees, who have taken to social media to express their support for the protesting engineers. The incident has also raised questions about the company's handling of employee dissent and whether it is willing to listen to the concerns of its workers.

The incident is the latest in a series of controversies surrounding Microsoft's handling of employee issues. In recent years, the company has faced criticism for its treatment of employees, including allegations of sexism and racism. The firings of the protesting engineers have only added to the controversy, with some employees calling for greater transparency and accountability from the company.