Events

Petition for meaningful social dialogue Workers unions in the Czech Republic can provide a necessary avenue for social dialogue with the employer. Unions are often one of the only tools that allow employees to have a say in their work and working conditions. Unfortunately, in the sector of information and communication technology (the ICT sector), we sometimes encounter intimidation and lack of cooperation. We, the workers of the ICT sector, have the right to form workers unions, establish social dialogue, and enter collective bargaining with our employers, in other words - change our working conditions for the better.

Workers deserve the right to decide where they work — whether in the office or remotely. Remote work is not a benefit, but a legitimate form of work. We, the workers of the ICT sector, understand our needs and working styles better than anyone. We believe that: Remote work is not a luxury, but a valid choice for productive, meaningful employment. We should have the right to choose between office work and remote work based on what suits us best.

The ICT sector is a rapidly growing sector that has over the last ten years vastly changed the work scenery in the Czech Republic. A lot of big international companies decided to open centers here and also quite a few Czech companies started and expanded their activities. The salaries they were offering compared to the existing opportunities, appeared attractive which led more and more locals leaping to this promising sector but also a lot of foreigners moving to the Czech Republic in search of better pay and working conditions.

Come to an online webinar with the union lawyer to learn answers to these questions: What to do or not to do when there are layoffs? What are my rights regarding working hours? What benefits do I get as a union member? and many more. Register here.

In cooperation with the Central Europe Organising Centre, the Trade Federation of Money and Insurance Workers is organising an ONLINE meeting on the new Labour Code, focusing in particular on termination without cause. The webinar will be led by lawyer JUDr. Jaroslav Stránský. It will take place on Thursday 20 June at 18:00. Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/02p2DDKUSm

Like all other sectors, the ICT sector is both affected by and contributing to the climate crisis. The climate crisis is starting to affect our working conditions directly and indirectly, and we think it is important to think about what should be happening in our sector to mitigate the impact of ICT on the climate crisis. There is no easy answer to this question. Yet, over the past year, in addition to working conditions, we have focused on it as well.

Stop diminishing the value of our work: Petition for Transparent Communication and Protection of Employee Benefits for ICT Workers We, the workers of the ICT sector, need to address the decline in the value of our work. Despite consistently providing quality products for our employers and clients, we face the rise of non-transparent communication and the erosion of our employee benefits from our employers. This negatively affects our work-life balance and job satisfaction.

Invitation: Introduction to Unions in IT – an open online meeting We are excited to share an invitation to our upcoming online event “Introduction to Unions” organized by the ICT Union. This event is intended for any ICT sector worker interested in learning more about the unions in Czech Republic and their impact on workers’ lives and jobs. Why to join? Knowledge is power. We in the ICT Union believe that every worker should have access to essential information that not only protects their rights but also enhances their job security.

Will data centres be the new coal mines? Workshop on the ICT sector and the climate crisis for those working in this sector. We want to address the impact of the ICT sector on the climate crisis but we don’t want just technocratic solutions! The climate crisis is and will be an integral part of our lives and collectively we want to find ways to mitigate the impact of our ICT sector (ICT = IT and communications) on our climate.

Will data centres be the new coal mines? Workshop on the ICT sector and the climate crisis for those working in this sector. We want to address the impact of the ICT sector on the climate crisis but we don’t want just technocratic solutions! The climate crisis is and will be an integral part of our lives and collectively we want to find ways to mitigate the impact of our ICT sector (ICT = IT and communications) on our climate.

oin us in Lužánky, Brno (exact spot TBA) for a picnic organised by our organisation. What you can look forward to: chlebíčky and non alcoholic beverages, learn and discuss about transparency of pay, information on our running campaign and petition on the above topic, being active! Be part of this action, sign our petition on transparency of pay in person, get to know other workers in our sector and network, get information first hand on our future actions.

As workers in the sector of IT and communication, we are and will be affected by the changes in and implementation of AI. As a sectoral union in this sector, we believe it is important to talk about these changes and think about how they affect us, our working conditions, and the future of the sector. That is why we are meeting in a pub in Brno, on Tuesday the 8th of August at 7 pm to learn and discuss together.

The IT sector is at the centre of the climate crisis. On one hand, it is largely exacerbating it. On the other hand, it possesses all the means and capacity to change the current course. According to research by the Global e-Sustainability Initiative, the IT sector can enable the reduction of global emissions by up to 20% by 2030. This is not only by optimising the sector from within, but also by contributing to greener solutions in other sectors.

Next union beer meeting will take place next week in the Vegalité in saloon/private room on Tuesday March 28 2023, at 18:00. We will finally meet in Brno for a union beer, get to know each other, and invite new potential members to join the union. Be sure to come even if you don’t have anyone new to bring, but of course the more of us – members or non-members – the better!

After an introduction by two leading experts on the climate crisis and climate justice in the Czech Republic, Anna Kárníková (director of the environmental organization Hnutí DUHA) and Josef Patočka (researcher at the Platform for Social-Ecological Transformation Re-set), we will discuss how the climate crisis and information technology are related. Organized by the Work on Wire initiative with the support of Heinrich Boell Stiftung Praha

We are a friendly collective that’s trying to improve the working conditions in the IT sphere within the Czech Republic and exchanging experiences Our friend, who is a lawyer, can answer any question about the labor code during a gathering. This event will take place on Wednesday 05-Oct-2022, 7 pm, in Tři Ocásci (tř. Kpt. Jaroše 18). Discussion will be in English.

Employees in the Czech Republic are experiencing an unprecedented drop in real wages, and will be able to buy 10% less this year due to inflation and insufficiently rising wages. Have yours risen enough this year? Help us find out how the situation is affecting IT and call centre workers by filling out our survey.

Let´s meet in a non-formal atmosphere and talk about our working conditions. We will prepare good food and activities so you can get to know more workers from the ICT sector. Maybe, you will get to know the unknown and discover the undiscovered! Bring your colleagues, we are looking forward to seeing you all! We have been inviting workers from ICS sector from all over Brno. The invitations took place in different technological parks - Londýnské náměstí, Speilberg office, Campus Square etc.