If you are based in Germany (Berlin and elsewhere) join our group by signing up here.
๐ Explore the other chapters of TWC here
๐ Explore the other chapters of TWC here
Berlin Tech Workers Coalition
Berlin Tech Workers Coalition is a landing page for tech workers looking to organise their workplace. Whether it is through Works Councils (Betriebsrรคte), union campaigns for higher wages, or broader struggles against racism and gentrification, we are hereโฆ
Berlin Tech Worker News pinned ยซIf you are based in Germany (Berlin and elsewhere) join our group by signing up here. ๐ Explore the other chapters of TWC hereยป
We are in Stuttgart at ver.di conference,
Together @TechWorkersBER and ver.di union (ZdM KBTA Werkstat) propose our innovative โWorker to Workerโ organising methods for wider adoption across labor movement in and outside tech.
Activating new members, building joy, community and capacity building
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Together @TechWorkersBER and ver.di union (ZdM KBTA Werkstat) propose our innovative โWorker to Workerโ organising methods for wider adoption across labor movement in and outside tech.
Activating new members, building joy, community and capacity building
Plz repost our Instagram ๐ค
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Since January, Thoughtworks Germany, a global software consultancy, has motioned to fire Works Council members Olesya, Mohamed, and Charlotte. Three terminations in three months. Mohamed was suspended without pay since April.
The reasons for termination vary: GDPR, commentary on weapons industry and U.S. war crimes, Palestine solidarity in another.
The common theme is retaliation against tech workers organizing in their workplace.
On 27 May, the Berlin Labour Court holds the first hearing in Olesya's case. These cases will decide whether companies in Germany can fire Works Council members for speaking up.
Show up. Repost Instagram. Bring a sign. Stand with Olesya, Mohamed, and Charlotte.
The reasons for termination vary: GDPR, commentary on weapons industry and U.S. war crimes, Palestine solidarity in another.
The common theme is retaliation against tech workers organizing in their workplace.
On 27 May, the Berlin Labour Court holds the first hearing in Olesya's case. These cases will decide whether companies in Germany can fire Works Council members for speaking up.
Show up. Repost Instagram. Bring a sign. Stand with Olesya, Mohamed, and Charlotte.
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Berlin Tech Worker News
Since January, Thoughtworks Germany, a global software consultancy, has motioned to fire Works Council members Olesya, Mohamed, and Charlotte. Three terminations in three months. Mohamed was suspended without pay since April. The reasons for termination vary:โฆ
You showed up! Live from Berlin Labour Court today! Seitz Partner and other union-busting law firms are no match against our solidarity! โค๏ธโ๐ฅโค๏ธโ๐ฅโค๏ธโ๐ฅ
๐ฐ TAZ, ND,
๐ฐ TAZ, ND,
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Edit: Event cancelled due to bad weather ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
๐ฎ๐ Bring your favorite dish and meet fellow tech workers!
๐ 20 June from 16:00 onward
๐ Northwest Tempelhofer Feld (Hundewiese)
๐ฅ Emoji react if you will attend!
๐ฎ๐ Bring your favorite dish and meet fellow tech workers!
๐ 20 June from 16:00 onward
๐ Northwest Tempelhofer Feld (Hundewiese)
๐ฅ Emoji react if you will attend!
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New coalition agreements between SPD/CDU/CSU propose banning @DWEnteignen, replace 8-hour day with maximum weekly hours, raise limited-contract duration from 24 to 48 months, make it easier to fire employees, end 3-day sick leave.
๐คฌIn short itโs an assault on your labor rights!
React with ๐ฅ if you will spontaneously join today at the SPD building
๐คฌIn short itโs an assault on your labor rights!
React with ๐ฅ if you will spontaneously join today at the SPD building
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After 2026 Elections: New Challenges for Tech Works Councils
๐ Friday, 16 October 2026
The Berlin 2026 works council election results has made it clear that last yearโs conference motto โ "Tech Works Councils Are Here To Stay!" โ was not just wishful thinking. Below are some of the topics we will cover. Hosted by @TechWorkersBER + ver.di union
๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป AI and Labour Law
๐ธ Salary Transparency in the EU
๐ฃ Communication
๐ฅ Conflict resolutions
๐ Issue identification
๐งณ ๐ Migration and Labour
โ๏ธ Corporate Supply Chain Responsibility
โ๏ธ Case Law in Employment
๐ Friday, 16 October 2026
The Berlin 2026 works council election results has made it clear that last yearโs conference motto โ "Tech Works Councils Are Here To Stay!" โ was not just wishful thinking. Below are some of the topics we will cover. Hosted by @TechWorkersBER + ver.di union
๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป AI and Labour Law
๐ธ Salary Transparency in the EU
๐ฃ Communication
๐ฅ Conflict resolutions
๐ Issue identification
๐งณ ๐ Migration and Labour
โ๏ธ Corporate Supply Chain Responsibility
โ๏ธ Case Law in Employment
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Registration is now open for the Tech Worker Conference! Register by September 18 via your works council!
After 2026 Elections: New Challenges for Tech Works Councils
๐ Friday, 16 October 2026
The Berlin 2026 works council election results has made it clear that last yearโs conference motto โ "Tech Works Councils Are Here To Stay!" โ was not just wishful thinking. Below are some of the topics we will cover. Hosted by @TechWorkersBER + ver.di union
๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป AI and Labour Law
๐ธ Salary Transparency in the EU
๐ฃ Communication
๐ฅ Conflict resolutions
๐ Issue identification
๐งณ ๐ Migration and Labour
โ๏ธ Corporate Supply Chain Responsibility
โ๏ธ Case Law in Employment
After 2026 Elections: New Challenges for Tech Works Councils
๐ Friday, 16 October 2026
The Berlin 2026 works council election results has made it clear that last yearโs conference motto โ "Tech Works Councils Are Here To Stay!" โ was not just wishful thinking. Below are some of the topics we will cover. Hosted by @TechWorkersBER + ver.di union
๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป AI and Labour Law
๐ธ Salary Transparency in the EU
๐ฃ Communication
๐ฅ Conflict resolutions
๐ Issue identification
๐งณ ๐ Migration and Labour
โ๏ธ Corporate Supply Chain Responsibility
โ๏ธ Case Law in Employment
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Greetings fellow trouble makers,
Multiple events are happening next week so read closely ๐
๐ Events
16 Sept. 12:00 fill the Berlin Labor Court to support Thoughtworks WoCo member get their salary reinstated! You can read more in TAZ news. The CEO will be there, so bring solidarity!
16 Sept. 16:15 If you're attending BR26.Berlin conference, catch Contentful/TikTok WoCos speak about tech organising with dka law firm
21 Sept. 19:00-21:00 ๐ฅLearn how to start a works council from scratch at your workplace. Free workshop at ver.di HQ Paula-Thiede-Ufer 10, 10179 Berlin 7th floor! Bring your coworker with you!
24 Sept. 17:00 Tell Peter Thiel, the fascist architect behind Palantir that he shall not pass! Protest at Axel Springer award ceremony
Multiple events are happening next week so read closely ๐
๐ Events
16 Sept. 12:00 fill the Berlin Labor Court to support Thoughtworks WoCo member get their salary reinstated! You can read more in TAZ news. The CEO will be there, so bring solidarity!
16 Sept. 16:15 If you're attending BR26.Berlin conference, catch Contentful/TikTok WoCos speak about tech organising with dka law firm
21 Sept. 19:00-21:00 ๐ฅLearn how to start a works council from scratch at your workplace. Free workshop at ver.di HQ Paula-Thiede-Ufer 10, 10179 Berlin 7th floor! Bring your coworker with you!
24 Sept. 17:00 Tell Peter Thiel, the fascist architect behind Palantir that he shall not pass! Protest at Axel Springer award ceremony
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First a warm congratulations to the people of Berlin!
Second, congratulations to Die Linke, the Greens and the SPD on todayโs election results.
Elections are only the beginning - now the real work starts. We must hold the incoming government accountable, defend workers' rights and jobs, and stand together against racism, anti-migrant politics and the far right.
Join us on 26 September 12:00 in front of IG Metall Haus.
Political victories mean little unless we translate them into action! โ
Second, congratulations to Die Linke, the Greens and the SPD on todayโs election results.
Elections are only the beginning - now the real work starts. We must hold the incoming government accountable, defend workers' rights and jobs, and stand together against racism, anti-migrant politics and the far right.
Join us on 26 September 12:00 in front of IG Metall Haus.
Political victories mean little unless we translate them into action! โ
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Yesterday we concluded our 4th and largest tech worker conference in Berlin with 140 elected representatives from 40-different works councils. We had to decline further registrations due to limited capacity which is a clear sign of the growth and interest of tech workers, as political actors in the explosion of AI deployment.
We are also launching a new monthly online series on AI and Labour stay tuned ๐
We are also launching a new monthly online series on AI and Labour stay tuned ๐
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