Works Councils Tesla accused of illegal obstruction in German works council election Management implied a victory for IG Metall could end expansion plans, a violation of federal law, union claims iStock.com/Victor Golmer Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 26 March 2026 German metalworkers’ union IG Metall has launched legal action against Tesla seeking to overturn the results of this month’s works council election, which saw the country’s largest union lose Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Works Councils Tesla defeats German union in works council election Defamation Tesla Germany head faces anti-union defamation probe Unions Tesla files criminal complaint against union worker in Germany Unions Tesla accused of “unacceptable behaviour” at Berlin plant