IG Metall Fields 116 Candidates for Majority at Tesla Berlin Plant
Voting opened Monday at Tesla’s Gruenheide factory for 37 works council seats, with results due Wednesday. IG Metall is fielding 116 candidates to secure a 19-seat majority after previously holding 16 seats, clashing over alleged management anti-union tactics and a recent criminal complaint.
1. Works Council Election Underway
Voting began Monday at Tesla’s Gruenheide plant for 37 works council seats, with staff set to elect new representatives. Results are scheduled for Wednesday, marking the first council vote since the seat count was reduced from 39 to 37.
2. IG Metall's Majority Bid
IG Metall has nominated 116 candidates aiming to win the 19 seats needed for a simple majority, up from its 16-seat hold in the previous 39-seat council. The union campaign highlights improvements in workplace safety, pay negotiations and collective bargaining rights.
3. Management Response and Tensions
Plant management faces accusations of stoking anti-union sentiment, leading to heightened disputes and a criminal complaint over alleged secret recordings at a council meeting. Union leaders dismiss the allegation as a tactic to undermine their electoral momentum.