Ulrich Silberbach passes away.
The German Civil Service Federation (DBB) has been left in mourning following the passing of Ulrich Silberbach, its long-time chairman, who served the union for eight years from 2017 to 2025. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.
Ulrich Silberbach, a trained administrative specialist, was known for his strong passion for disputes and played a significant role in wage negotiations with the federal government, states, and municipalities. He led these negotiations alongside the service trade union Verdi.
The DBB, with 1.3 million members, including civil servants, employees, and retirees, has become more oriented towards trade unionism under Silberbach's leadership. However, the exact evolution during his tenure remains largely unclear due to a lack of specific details.
Typically, leaders in trade unions like the DBB focus on improving working conditions, securing better pay, and ensuring job security for their members. During their leadership, common themes might include negotiations and agreements, policy advocacy, and membership engagement.
With Silberbach's passing, the DBB has not yet announced any changes in its policies or actions. Volker Geyer, the current head of the specialist department for tariff policy, expressed his sorrow for the loss and wants to maintain the division of tasks in negotiations.
Andreas Hemsing, who comes from the municipal trade union Komba, has taken over the position in the specialist department for tariff policy that Volker Geyer held since 2017. For inquiries, Michael Schwarz can be contacted at 0711 66601-599 or via email at [our website](mailto:m.schwarz@ourwebsite).
The DBB requires a Staatsanzeiger subscription to subscribe to topics and save articles. The article does not provide information about any successor for Ulrich Silberbach's position in the DBB. No information about memorial services or condolences for Ulrich Silberbach has been released. The entire DBB family is mourning with Silberbach's relatives.
The management of the DBB, under the leadership of Ulrich Silberbach, was instrumental in politics and general news, particularly in wage negotiations with the federal government, states, and municipalities. His involvement in trade unionism transformed the DBB into a more union-oriented organization. Despite his passing, the DBB continues to focus on improving working conditions, securing better pay, and ensuring job security for its members.
