Summary

• German union IG Metall criticized Tesla over long working hours and fear of speaking out at the Brandenburg plant.
• Workers reported longer working hours and little free time, also concerns about discussing working conditions due to non-disclosure agreements.
• Local politicians called for inquiries into the allegations against Tesla.

German union IG Metall and politicians have criticized Tesla over allegations from workers of long working hours and fears of speaking out at the company's Brandenburg plant.

IG Metall, which has an office near the plant and says it is in regular contact with workers, said that a growing number of workers have reported longer working hours and little free time.

The union also stated that workers were increasingly worried about discussing their working conditions openly due to non-disclosure agreements they were required to sign along with their work contracts.

In addition, a new role advertised on Tesla's career website for a "Security Intelligence Investigator" has exacerbated these concerns, as it will partner with legal and human resources departments to carry out "collection of on-the-ground information both within and beyond Tesla walls in order to protect the company from threats".

Local politicians have called for inquiries by both Tesla and the local government.