Defamation Tesla Germany head faces anti-union defamation probe Union files criminal complaint claiming Berlin plant director spread falsehoods about representative iStock.com/RoschetzkyIstockPhoto Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 19 February 2026 German metalworkers’ union IG Metall has filed a criminal complaint against the manager of a Berlin Tesla factory who accused a union member of secretly recording works council meetings at th 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 files criminal complaint against union worker in Germany Industrial action No end in sight to Tesla’s war with Swedish union Pensions Swedish pension fund blacklists Tesla over labour rights concerns Mediation Tesla agrees to mediate federal racial discrimination claim