"Federal Agency Accuses SpaceX of Retaliatory Firings Over Criticism of Elon Musk"

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a complaint against SpaceX, alleging that the company illegally fired eight employees for circulating an open letter criticizing CEO Elon Musk's social media behavior and calling for the company to distance itself from Musk's personal brand. The NLRB claims SpaceX interfered with employees' rights under the National Labor Relations Act, including surveillance of protected activities and implied threats of termination. Remedies sought include managerial training on the act and apologies to the fired employees, with a hearing scheduled for March 5. SpaceX has yet to respond publicly to the complaint.
- National Labor Relations Board issues complaint over SpaceX employee firings SpaceNews
- SpaceX Illegally Fired Workers Critical of Musk, Federal Agency Says The New York Times
- SpaceX illegally fired workers for letter critical of Elon Musk's posts on X, feds find USA TODAY
- SpaceX Accused of Illegally Firing Employees Who Criticized Elon Musk Business Insider
- SpaceX workers who criticized CEO Elon Musk for being a 'distraction and embarrassment' were illegally fired in retaliation, NLRB alleges Fortune
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