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

• IG Metall accuses Tesla of toxic work environment at Gigafactory Berlin. • Claims overwork, pressure on sick staff, visits to homes. • Legal action: injunction over false allegations, defamation complaint vs manager. • Incident: Tesla called police on IG Metall rep, seized laptop. • Works council election approaching; union seeks to protect workers’ rights. • Tesla faces 48% sales collapse in Germany amid labor tensions.

Sources:

• https://electrek.co/2026/02/18/german-union-accuses-tesla-toxic-environment-files-defamation-against-plant-manager/