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ByteDance Workers Rally in Berlin Against Job Cuts

7/24/2025

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Workers at ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, are rallying in Berlin against impending job cuts driven by AI. The union, ver.di, reports that 150 roles, including the entire Trust and Safety department, are at risk. Employees are fighting for severance packages that honor their contributions, with a longer strike looming if talks falter. TikTok maintains it's exploring team consolidation.

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Workers at ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, are rallying in Berlin against impending job cuts driven by AI. The union, ver.di, reports that 150 roles, including the entire Trust and Safety department, are at risk. Employees are fighting for severance packages that honor their contributions, with a longer strike looming if talks falter. TikTok maintains it's exploring team consolidation.