Elon Musk's Tesla Gigafactory in Germany has become a focal point of controversy, drawing criticism from a wide array of groups including local citizens, environmental activists, and political factions from both the left and the right. The factory, which Musk aims to establish as a leader in Europe's electric vehicle market, was recently shut down for over a week due to an act of sabotage by suspected eco-activists, highlighting the tensions surrounding the plant. Amidst this backdrop, Tesla staff at the Gigafactory are preparing to elect a new works council next week, with Germany's top union IG Metall seeking to gain greater influence at the plant. The election comes at a time when activists are intensifying their protests, with some planning to remain in a nearby forest to accuse Tesla of contributing to global environmental damage.
NEWS: Tesla staff at Gigafactory Berlin will go to the voting booth next week to select their new work council for the next two years. https://t.co/3S9oHRLnVO
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⚠️ TESLA GERMANY STAFF TO ELECT NEW WORKS COUNCIL NEXT WEEK Full Story → https://t.co/hnSg6bfp3t Staff at Tesla's plant near Berlin will elect a new works council next week, when Germany's top union IG Metall hopes to gain greater influence at the U.S. carmaker. https://t.co/sk8CJfFZhU
Activists plan to stay put in a forest near Tesla's Gigafactory outside Berlin as they accuse the company of causing massive global environmental damage. https://t.co/l4nn1jnwEI
.@ElonMusk’s Germany Tesla factory shut down for over a week after an act of sabotage by suspected eco-activists! Activists say the it is “a dirty lie” that electric cars are environmentally friendly. #EVs #environment https://t.co/IhKVsy2mN0
Elon Musk’s German factory, the center of his ambition to cement Tesla as Europe’s EV leader, has drawn criticism from local citizens, environmental activists, left-wing militants and far-right politicians alike https://t.co/nM20fGI250 https://t.co/nM20fGI250
Elon Musk’s ambition to cement Tesla as Europe’s EV leader has drawn criticism from local citizens, environmental activists, left-wing militants and far-right politicians alike https://t.co/CEuAHgKmoV
Elon Musk carries his son X AE A-XIII as he visits Tesla factory and condemns 'eco-terrorist' arsonists https://t.co/88HrnNtpkh https://t.co/g1NFCBaR9W