To me, "no politics at work" means "the company does not get involved in political activities or discussions". Individuals are free to discuss what they want, with who they want.
This means: water cooler discussion about Middle East conflict? Perfectly fine. "Bomb Israel Activism Day (with free cake in staff room)" organised by the company? Not okay.
I am sick of receiving corporate emails inviting me to "x pride/awareness/celebration" activities that have nothing to do with work, and that are not neutral topics. I am happy for people to have different opinions with me, and talk about them, and even debate with me about them, but I don't want "mandatory fun" events where the "fun" is eating a cake with icing colored in whatever way symbolizes the current woke topic, and being forced to stand around and pretend I care.
> To me, "no politics at work" means "the company does not get involved in political activities or discussions". Individuals are free to discuss what they want, with who they want.
Wouldn't that mean that certain tech companies' bans on politics is a form of involvement in political activities and discussions?
> I am sick of receiving corporate emails inviting me to "x pride/awareness/celebration" activities that have nothing to do with work, and that are not neutral topics.
Interesting, can you give some examples of any such activities that you have been invited to?
Note that the agent compelling you to attend these events is the company you work for - not the "woke crowd". Since if pays you for your time it most certainly has the right to order you to attend to these mildly political events (gay pride, that you have as an example, isn't very controversial).
No it wouldn't been involvement. The company is remaining neutral and allowing employees to do as they wish.
The company pays me to perform the duties in my contract and job description. It includes nothing about attending any events unrelated to those duties.
This means: water cooler discussion about Middle East conflict? Perfectly fine. "Bomb Israel Activism Day (with free cake in staff room)" organised by the company? Not okay.
I am sick of receiving corporate emails inviting me to "x pride/awareness/celebration" activities that have nothing to do with work, and that are not neutral topics. I am happy for people to have different opinions with me, and talk about them, and even debate with me about them, but I don't want "mandatory fun" events where the "fun" is eating a cake with icing colored in whatever way symbolizes the current woke topic, and being forced to stand around and pretend I care.