Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla and German labor union IG Metall have temporarily suspended their ongoing conflict over workplace issues at Tesla's Berlin-area factory. The agreement allows both parties to focus on upcoming worker elections without further public disputes.
Electric car manufacturer Tesla and a major German labor organization have temporarily halted their public disagreement over workplace matters at the company’s facility near Berlin, according to union officials who announced the development Thursday.
The automotive giant had previously lodged criminal charges against an IG Metall representative, claiming the individual made unauthorized recordings during a February 10th labor discussion. The union strongly rejected this accusation, calling it a “calculated lie.”
According to IG Metall representatives, both organizations have committed to avoiding similar accusations and public statements through next Wednesday, when the facility’s works council elections conclude.
When contacted for their perspective on the matter, Tesla officials had not provided a response by publication time.
Union representatives confirmed that this temporary resolution was finalized during proceedings at a Frankfurt an der Oder labor court Thursday.
“Now, just a few days before the works council election, we can concentrate fully on the issues (over working conditions) … there’s a lot to do,” stated Jan Otto, who leads the local IG Metall chapter.
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