IG Metall takes Tesla to court over works council election vote

Germany's largest union, IG Metall, is taking Tesla to court to challenge the results of a recent works council election at the Berlin Gigafactory. This legal action escalates the ongoing tensions between Tesla management and labor representatives in Germany. For Tesla owners and enthusiasts, it signals potential continued labor disputes that could impact production stability at a key manufacturing plant.

March 26, 2026

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Latest • Feb 26, 2026

Tesla and IG Metall Reach Settlement, Drop Complaints Over Giga Berlin Recording Dispute

Tesla and Germany's IG Metall union have settled their dispute over an alleged unauthorized recording at Gigafactory Berlin. The agreement resolves the legal complaints and eases tensions just before important works council elections at the factory. This settlement removes a significant point of conflict between Tesla and organized labor at its German plant.

Latest • Feb 11, 2026

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.