Tesla filed a criminal complaint against an IG Metall representative at its Giga Berlin factory for allegedly recording a works council meeting in secret. Police seized the representative's laptop following the accusation.
The incident occurs weeks before a critical works council election at the facility. The plant currently employs approximately 11,000 people.
IG Metall continues active organizing efforts while Tesla management faces reports of anti-union activities. This confrontation marks a significant escalation of tensions at Tesla's only European production site.
The dispute follows recent job cuts at the factory. Tesla is also navigating a significant decline in its European sales figures.