Tesla workers push back against Giga Berlin unionization

Tesla employees at Giga Berlin have rejected a major unionization push, with the union's share of the works council vote dropping significantly. Instead, workers favored an independent employee group, signaling a preference for non-union representation. This outcome is seen as a win for Tesla's management and its direct relationship with the workforce at the German factory.

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Tesla calls police on IG Metall rep at Giga Berlin works council meeting before critical vote

Tesla called police on a union representative at its Berlin factory, accusing them of secretly recording a closed meeting. This dramatic escalation occurs just weeks before a critical employee vote that could shift power toward the union. The incident highlights the intensifying conflict between Tesla and organized labor at its key European plant.