Over 3,000 workers at Tesla's gigafactory near Berlin have signed a petition led by the IG Metall union, demanding improved working conditions, including short paid breaks. Workers report inadequate time for basic needs like drinking water or bathroom breaks, which raises concerns about chronic understaffing. The petition follows significant drops in Tesla's sales globally and reflects mounting anti-Musk sentiment. Reports of management intimidation, including home visits after sick calls, have further escalated tensions at Tesla's only European production facility, prompting a response from CEO Elon Musk regarding employee absences.
"There often isn't even time to drink or go to the toilet," the union wrote in the statement. "No one can keep going like this until they retire."
The workers are calling on Tesla to introduce short paid breaks and increase staffing levels to end 'chronic understaffing' at the plant.
Concerns about high sick rates at the German factory even drew the attention of Elon Musk, who said he would investigate the absences.
The union's activity comes at a precarious time for Tesla, as the company grapples with lower sales globally amid rising sentiment against CEO Elon Musk.
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