German union accuses Tesla ‘toxic’ environment, files defamation against plant manager

Germany’s largest industrial union, IG Metall, is accusing Tesla of fostering a toxic working environment at its Gigafactory Berlin, claiming the automaker is overworking employees and pressuring sick staff. The accusations land just two weeks before a works council election that could reshape labor relations at Tesla’s only European factory.

The escalation marks the most serious labor confrontation Tesla has faced in Germany, a country where the automaker is already dealing with a 48% sales collapse.

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