Andre Thierig, the manufacturing director at Tesla's Berlin gigafactory, defended home visits to sick employees as common industry practice aimed at appealing to their work ethic.
Union director Dirk Schulze highlighted a culture of fear within the factory, indicating that long hours and staff shortages contribute significantly to the high rates of sick leave.
Thierig noted that while sick leave rates can hit 15% in full-time employees, temporary workers have an average illness absence rate of just 2%, suggesting some misuse of labor laws.
The union's concerns about working conditions reflect an environment where remaining healthy employees face additional pressure, ultimately creating a vicious cycle that exacerbates sickness rates.
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