Because most of us are working at companies that are absolutely drowning in backlogs and there's a ton of work to do. Tech workers can add value to any company.

Because most of us are working at companies that are absolutely drowning in backlogs and there's a ton of work to do. Tech workers can add value to any company. My company had a hiring freeze for most of the year and layoffs. Yet we have critical roles with no-one doing them (instead I'm doing 4 jobs poorly). Thankfully there are plans to hire in our new fiscal year (which starts in October). Devs are also the sort who can and will work for themselves or small companies. There's no leverage by employers - we can leave and work anywhere, or for ourselves, even in the current climate. Another reality workers in all industries are starting to believe: all of us, especially the working class, deserve the fruits of our labor.