We hope you’re enjoying the return of warm weather in Berlin! If you’ll be at Myfest on May Day, stop by The Coalition’s stand if you need help registering to vote or requesting your ballot.
On Thursday, we’re hosting our first phonebanking session to contact Democrats living overseas and helping them vote in upcoming primaries and elections. Join us in getting out the vote.
Our May meeting (on Monday May 7th) takes a closer look at the Supreme Court and how one particular case might disrupt unions and progressive organizing this election year. Find out more at our panel discussion.
For more details about May political pub night and for updates about the Dresden precinct, keep reading!
Upcoming Democrats Abroad Events
Phonebanking in Berlin – Help contact Democrats Abroad members
Thu. May 3rd, 2018, 5:30-8:30pm
Location: Member’s home near Anhalter Bahnhof (RSVPfor exact address)
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May Meeting: Will the Supreme Court Kill Organized Labor? Panel Discussion
Mon. May 7th, 2018, 7:30pm-9pm (NEW DATE!)
Begegnungsstätte Falckensteintraße, Falckensteinstr. 6, 10997 Berlin
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The Supreme Court case Janus v. AFSCME’s will have far-reaching impact on public sector unions, organized labor, and the Democratic party coalition. What lessons will are there for organized labor from the German context? For our panel discussion, we’re excited to welcome Janett Kampf, from IG Metall, and Shweta Gupta, an American employment lawyer.
May Political Pub Night – Villa Rixdorf
Wed. May 16th, 2018 from 7pm
Richardplatz 6, 12055 Berlin-Neukölln
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We’ll be joined by our fellow overseas political group Labour Berlin, the local branch of the UK’s Labour party. It’ll be a great chance to compare notes and make some new progressive friends!
Dresden Precinct Monthly Meeting
Thu. May 17th, 2018 from 7pm
Location TBA
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Democrats Abroad in Dresden met for first precinct meeting *ever* last Friday, April 20th. The precinct members chose volunteer positions, discussed goals, and set the next meeting for Thursday, May 17th at 7 PM. Democrats Abroad Dresden is working on creating a community for Americans to network, discuss politics, and most importantly help register all Americans in the Sachsen area to vote! Want more info? Email Diego at dag-berlin@democratsabroad.org