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Techwerkers came together for a picnic, and to chill. We also had a mini unconference where we talked about the things techwerkers wanted to talk about.

In this month’s update: Workers win U-turn on social security cuts, ways to get involved, and news and events of interest for tech workers.

In this month’s update: A manifesto for more responsible AI coding, what’s happening to your wages, and news and upcoming events for tech workers.

Some workers claim they’re 10x more productive with AI. But are they also getting 10x their regular wages? A tech worker offers ideas to avoid exploitation.

Should you boycott generative AI? But what if your hyped-up boss starts pressuring you? Worry not, there’s a middle ground. A tech worker shares their manifesto for responsible agentic AI coding.

In this month’s update: Data centre construction sabotage, a picnic in the late summer sun (or the comfortable shade of the party tent), as well as news and events of interest to tech workers in the Netherlands.

Climate action group Extinction Rebellion attacks Microsoft data centre construction site, amid growing worker opposition to AI facilities in the Netherlands.

It’s too hot to work, but you can join a Summer book club on radically collaborative organizing, reclaim your tech, and pierce through the myth of the middle class. All that, plus some fun activities and news for tech workers in this month’s update.

Do you see yourself as a worker? In this article, a tech worker pierces through the myth of the ‘middle class’.

Vandalism hits offices of student union ASVA, but the workers won’t let themselves be intimidated.

Learn about collaborative self-organizing in a 7-week radical online summer reading group.

In this month’s update: what happened on Labour Day, upcoming events and news about tech unionizing around the world. Also: what’s your vision for the future? You can help shape the Techwerkers long-term strategy ✨

An invitation to celebrate Labour Day together, your rights regarding long-term agency work, how to get a shit ton of money if you’re at risk of being laid off, plus activities and news for tech workers.

Come and celebrate May Day with Techwerkers.

This month’s Techwerkers update brings you the latest on mass layoffs under the guise of ‘AI’, guides on long-term illness in the Netherlands & getting into amateur radio, and fun events for tech workers.