noun One who systematically blocks or interrupts a process, especially one who attempts to impede passage of legislation by the use of delaying tactics, such as a filibuster.

One who deliberately hinders progress; one who obstructs business, as in a legislative body.

Someone who systematically obstructs the actions of others.

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As I understand it, the tool the "obstructionists" built merely tracked teams/people being laid off.

How exactly does that block/interrupt the layoffs, hinder progress, or obstruct the actions of the executives? If anything it offers transparency that leadership was unwilling to provide.

> Employees should consider a job elsewhere if they’re “working against the direction of the company” and disagree with its mission.

Knowing which teams or individuals are affected does not seem to go against the direction of the company, unless they expect unquestioning obedience above all.