Following a large immigration raid at a Cato protein bar factory in Upstate New York, approximately a dozen workers were swiftly deported to Guatemala within 72 hours, highlighting rapid and seemingly unbureaucratic immigration enforcement actions.
Tesla increased pay for its factory workers across the US, with hourly wages now ranging from $22 to $39 based on location and job level. The company's new pay guidelines, implemented in January, also include a biannual bonus system called Cyber Wallet. Tesla's move follows similar wage hikes by other automakers and comes amid union pressure, with UAW eyeing Tesla's Fremont Factory for organizing efforts. CEO Elon Musk has expressed confidence that a union isn't necessary, while some workers have reservations about joining a union.
Tesla is implementing pay increases for its factory workers in the U.S., following victories by the United Auto Workers (UAW) at Detroit automakers. The UAW is seeking to organize at least one Tesla plant and is gathering signatures from workers. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has historically clashed with unions, and the company has faced challenges with unions in Europe as well. The pay increases come amid supply chain problems and production suspension in Germany, causing Tesla shares to close down 2.9%.