Tesla Giga Berlin Rejects IG Metall’s 35-Hour Workweek Proposal
<a href="https://autoglobalnews.com/cox-automotive-predicts-sharp-decline-in-tesla-s-us-sales-for-2025/" style="color:#1a73e8;text-decoration:underline;" title="Cox Automotive Predicts Sharp Decline in Tesla’s US Sa">Tesla’s Gigafactory in Berlin is facing a new challenge as the factory manager, André Thierig, has drawn a “red line” against reducing working hours to 35 per week. The decision comes amid demands from IG Metall union for better wages and work conditions.Key TakeawaysTesla Berlin factory manager André Thierig rejects a shorter workweek proposal by the IG Metall union.The company argues it has increased workers' salaries more than other carmakers in Germany this year.A works council election scheduled for 2026 could determine if Tesla can continue its expansion plans...