Workshops for Work Councils
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11.02.2026 | The works council elections are just around the corner. Now is the ideal time to plan introductory workshops for new works council members. These seminars provide a solid foundation for being a works council member. We have put together an overview of our seminar offerings for you.
IG Metall offers a wide range of introductory workshops for new works council members - pic: IGM BBS
The works council elections 2026 are ahead of us. This makes it the perfect time to plan introductory workshops for new works council members, enabling them to get started with their works council responsibilities.
Together with the Betriebsräte Bildung Berlin Brandenburg Sachsen, we as IG Metall Berlin offer a wide range of “BR Compact” and introductory workshops between May and December 2026. To make things easier to follow, we have compiled the introductory seminars for you along with all essential information.
Experienced works council members will also find numerous workshops in the educational program offered by Betriebsräte Bildung Berlin Brandenburg Sachsen — covering topics ranging from how to handle short-time work up to organizing works meetings.
Are you interested in a workshop? Then use the highlighted link to access the online registration on the website of Betriebsrätebildung Berlin Brandenburg Sachsen or send an email with your workshop request directly to seminare(at)betriebsraete-bildung.de!
BR I – German labour law and work council constitution act – basics
1. Date
Workshop Number: A65126190019
Begin: 05.05.2026 – 09:00 Uhr
End: 08.05.2026 – 16:00 Uhr
Registration Deadline: 24.03.2026
Speaker: Dr. Theresa Tschenker, dka
Registration Link: https://betriebsraete-bildung.de/seminar/br-i-german-labour-law-and-work-council-constitution-act-basics-2/
2. Date
Workshop Number: A65126410069
Begin: 06.10.2026 – 09:00 Uhr
End: 09.10.2026 – 16:00 Uhr
Registration Deadline: 06.09.2026
Speaker: Dr. Theresa Tschenker, dka
Registration Link: https://betriebsraete-bildung.de/seminar/br-i-german-labour-law-and-work-council-constitution-act-basics-3/
BR compact 1 – Co-determination and works council action
Workshop Number: A65126460086
Begin: 10.11.2026 – 09:00 Uhr
End: 13.11.2026 – 16:00 Uhr
Registration Deadline: 11.10.2026
Speaker: Micha Heilmann, dka
Registration Link: https://betriebsraete-bildung.de/seminar/br-compact-1-co-determination-and-works-council-action-3/