PRESS STATEMENT IG Metall on the results of the works council elections at Tesla

Christiane Benner, President of IG Metall: “Second-strongest force—that is an absolutely respectable result after a tough election campaign that was conducted in a dirty manner by the employer! My heartfelt thanks and sincere respect go to Laura and Philipp from the IG Metall slate ‘Tesla Workers GFBB.’ I am convinced that, even under adverse circumstances, they will do everything in their power to stand up for the workers on the ground and fight for better, fairer working conditions.

The resistance, hostility, and implicit threats from the employer side that characterized this election campaign must serve as a warning to us all about the extent to which union work is being pressured. There is an urgent need for even more effective legal measures against union busting. If democracy in the workplace is weakened, this will have unpleasant consequences for our democracy in society as well.”

Further information and press photos of Christiane Benner

Press release from the IG Metall Berlin-Brandenburg-Saxony District