Berlin Court Upholds BVG Employee's Dismissal Over Threatening Facebook Post

A tram driver was fired for a Facebook meme perceived as a threat to union members, and the court found the termination justified.

The meme depicted a man with a gun pointed at his head, labeled with the union Verdi's name.
The post was shared in a private Facebook group but targeted BVG staff, leading to complaints from seven union members.
The Berlin Labor Court ruled the dismissal was justified due to the perceived threat and disruption of workplace peace.
Despite being in a private group, the court deemed the post a direct threat to colleagues.
Both parties have the option to appeal the decision at the State Labor Court.