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Tesla Files Criminal Complaint Amid Union Tension

2/12/2026

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  • Tesla's Grünheide factory filed a criminal complaint against an external IG Metall union representative for allegedly secretly recording a confidential meeting on February 11, escalating tensions ahead of works council elections scheduled for March 2–4.
  • Tesla's factory head, Andre Thierig, described the incident as unprecedented.
  • IG Metall denied the allegations, calling them a malicious and calculated lie.
  • Police have opened a case and seized evidence, including a laptop.