Tesla raises salaries for employees at its German Gigafactory by 4%
American electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla announced on Tuesday that since early November, the wages of all employees at its Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany, have increased by 4%. A month ago, Tesla stated that it would offer permanent positions to 500 temporary workers starting from November 1. Tesla also added that the union IG Metall, which has long criticized the working conditions at the Berlin Gigafactory, was not involved in this decision. Tesla's HR director Erik Demmler stated, "This is particularly welcome news for our employees, especially at a time when many companies in the German automotive industry are discussing layoffs and factory closures." It is reported that the Berlin Gigafactory is Tesla's only Gigafactory in Europe, employing approximately 12,000 people
According to the Zhitong Finance APP, American electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla (TSLA.US) announced on Tuesday that wages for all employees at its Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany, have increased by 4% since early November. A month ago, Tesla stated that it would provide permanent positions for 500 temporary workers starting from November 1. Tesla also added that the union IG Metall, which has long criticized the working conditions at the Berlin Gigafactory, was not involved in this decision.
Tesla's HR director Erik Demmler stated, "This is particularly welcome news for our employees, especially at a time when many companies in the German automotive industry are discussing layoffs and factory closures." It is reported that the Berlin Gigafactory is Tesla's only Gigafactory in Europe, employing approximately 12,000 people