Unions Tesla files criminal complaint against union worker in Germany Filing comes a month before works council election at Berlin gigafactory iStock.com/Anski Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Wednesday 11 February 2026 Tesla has filed a criminal complaint against an IG Metall union representative over an alleged attempt to record an internal works council meeting in Germany. 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... Unions Tesla accused of “unacceptable behaviour” at Berlin plant Sick Leave Tesla defends visiting homes of sick German workers Mediation Tesla agrees to mediate federal racial discrimination claim Pensions Swedish pension fund blacklists Tesla over labour rights concerns