Over 3,000 Tesla Workers in Germany Petition for Better Working Conditions

Employees at Tesla's Grünheide factory demand longer breaks, more staff, and an end to alleged mistreatment as production ramps up for the Model Y.

Tesla employees and IG Metall presented a petition with over 3,000 signatures to management during a workers' assembly on March 20, 2025.
The petition highlights chronic understaffing, excessive workloads, and insufficient break times as key grievances.
Tesla has denied allegations of mistreatment, citing internal surveys where 80% of employees reported job satisfaction.
IG Metall has raised concerns that the upcoming Model Y production ramp-up in April will further strain the workforce, despite Tesla's plan to hire 300 temporary workers.
Additional allegations include claims of wage withholding during sick leave and pressure on employees to disclose medical information, which Tesla has refuted.