Worker power in the tech industry
Guided by our vision for an inclusive & equitable tech industry, TWC organizes to build worker power through rank & file self-organization and education.
Looking for a Tech Worker Union?
While TWC is strongly affiliated with several unions around the world, and counts many union members and organizers in our ranks, we are not a union ourselves. If you're interested in unionizing, we can help! If you're curious what is out there, check out this (rough) list of active and ongoing labor efforts in both tech and adjacent industries.
Who we are
We are a coalition of workers in and around the tech industry, labor organizers, community organizers, and friends.
Who we support
We work in solidarity with existing movements towards social justice, workers' rights, and economic inclusion.
How we work
We’re a democratically structured, all-volunteer, and worker-led organization. At this point, membership consists of attending meetings in person and working on the various projects that people are interested in. We organize online but IRL is the crux of what we do. Check out our Community Guide for more info. Join the Slack to connect with a local in your area.
Find a local chapter
Check out a meeting at a local chapter
Contact us
We’re also happy to chat, answer any questions you might have, or hear about any social justice efforts in which you need a partner. Send us an email.
If you’re a member of the press, please get in touch with us through press@techworkersco.org.
Recent Newsletter articles
What do workers today need to learn from elders to guide future organizing?
Workers in tech are and have always been historical actors, but learning from history in a fast-paced industry is challenging – even the past few years can feel inaccessible. We hope to change that with this first intergenerational teach-in event. On October 19-21, we’re bringing together elder and younger workers in and around tech to share perspectives and learn skills for organizing, solidarity, and healing. By situating worker perspectives and collective actions in history, we’ll all be better equipped to face the demands of today’s workplaces and organize for the future ahead.
Recent Collective Actions by Tech Workers
About 100 Amazon warehouse workers at Shakopee, Minnesota staged a walkout. They protested the low wages and lack of time off for Eid. Their demands include to bring back a $3/hour pay raise and unlimited volunteer time off for religious events. Members of The Awood Center joined them in solidarity. [1]
Separate from the unionizing employees in New York, retail workers at an Atlanta Apple Store have filed with the NLRB for a union election, with wages being the main reason for unionization. The organizers say that they don’t make a living wage. Over 70% of the 100 eligible workers have signed union authorization cards, and they would be represented by the CWA. [1]
Recent mentions in the Press
Europe Went Bananas for Gorillas. Then Its Workers Rose Up via Wired [1]
Berlin's 'new economy' workers fight exploitation and union busting via The Real News Network [1]