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Volkswagen Sees 'Painful' Cost Cuts Ahead As Profit Plunges

Ailing auto giant Volkswagen warned Wednesday that "painful" cost cuts were unavoidable as third-quarter profit plummeted, fuelling tensions with unions which fear mass job losses and factory closures on home turf Germany.

International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024

German Tesla managers are visiting the homes of sick workers to ‘appeal to the employees’ work ethic,’ factory boss says

Unionized workers claim poor conditions are responsible for employees calling out sick.

Fortune · Sep 30, 2024

Tesla home checks on workers on sick leave defended by boss in Germany

Carmaker wants to ‘appeal to employees’ work ethic’ but move prompts outrage from plant’s union

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2024

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Volkswagen Starts Key Pay Talks With Unions Amid Potential Plant Closures

Volkswagen is about to start discussions with unions over pay in the midst of possible plant closures.

International Business Times · Sep 25, 2024

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume will spar with one of Germany's fiercest worker groups over his €10 billion cost-cutting plan to save the carmaker

Volkswagen is a unique case—half the seats in its supervisory board are controlled by labor representatives, who can determine the company’s future course.

Fortune · Sep 4, 2024

Volkswagen Weighing Plant Closures, Job Cuts In Germany

German automotive giant warned it could take the unprecedented move of shutting down production sites, and threatened further job cuts as its savings plans stalled

International Business Times · Sep 2, 2024

Recaro Files for Bankruptcy [UPDATE]

Meanwhile, wheel-maker BBS has filed for insolvency for the fifth time.

Motor1 · Jul 30, 2024

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Okay, Who Keeps Stealing The Coffee Mugs At The Tesla Factory?

Tesla is missing over 65,000 mugs from its Gigafactory in Germany, now it's threatening to take action if its 12,000 employees don't stop stealing them.

InsideEVs · Jul 12, 2024

Plant manager at Tesla’s German factory says 65,000 mugs have gone missing—'I’m really tired of approving orders to buy more'

Tesla's break-room drama comes amid safety issues and workplace strife at the factory that employs 12,000.

Fortune · Jul 11, 2024

Germany's biggest industrial union seeks a 7% raise for millions of workers

Germany’s biggest industrial union says it will seek a 7% pay increase for millions of workers in negotiations starting later this year

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024

Tesla German Plant Workers Reject IG Metall Union

Tesla's German plant employees reject joining IG Metall union, sparking debate on labor rights.

Tesla Refutes Salary Increase Connection To Union Activity

Tesla Denies Raising Salaries Amid Unionization Efforts in Germany, U.S.

Zenger · Nov 6, 2023

Tesla Dismisses Claims Of Health And Safety Issues At Giga Berlin

Tesla has dismissed claims of inadequate health and safety provisions at its Giga Berlin plant by the IG Metall union and recent media reports in Germany.

InsideEVs · Oct 11, 2023

Growing Number Of Tesla Giga Berlin Workers Joining Union: Report

The IG Metall union said Tesla workers are complaining about safety hazards, including extreme workloads and overly ambitious targets.

InsideEVs · Oct 10, 2023

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The Guardian - US · May 26, 2023

Report: ‘massive’ Tesla leak reveals data breaches, thousands of safety complaints

Whistleblower files reveal customer and employee information plus complaints about driver assistance system

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023

Ford to cut 3,200 jobs in Europe and move some work to US

Most of roles are in Germany but others could fall at sites in Belgium and UK, say reports

InsideEVs · Jan 19, 2023

Tesla's Germany Factory Ready For Major Production Ramp, Say Officials

Not long ago, Tesla opened Giga Berlin and has been boosting production ever since. However, it seems the German factory is now ready for a more notable ramp.

InsideEVs · Jan 18, 2023

German Union Says Tesla's Long Hours Limit Family And Free Time

This isn't the first time we've heard from a local union that Tesla's hours and working conditions may be cause for concern, but Tesla has remained non-union.

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The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

German industrial workers to get pay raises in 2-year deal

Germany’s biggest industrial union has agreed with employers on a pay deal that will see millions of workers get raises totaling 8.5% over two years as well as one-time payments meant to cushion the effect of sky-high inflation

Reuters · Nov 13, 2022

Germany's IG Metall union calls for further strikes on Monday

Germany's IG Metall union on Sunday called for new strikes on Monday in its ongoing wage dispute.

InsideEVs · Jun 21, 2022

Union Claims Tesla's Low Wages Are Hindering Hiring At Giga Berlin

According to IG Metall, Germany's biggest union, some employees have complained about Tesla's wages, which they say are "inadequate or unequal."

Reuters · Jun 11, 2022

German union calls on steel workers to hold further warning strikes

German union IG Metall called on Saturday for steel workers to hold further warning strikes after employers failed to meet its wage increase demands in a third round of talks.

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