Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has decided to raise the salaries of its hourly workers at Nevada Gigafactory, according to internal sources reported by CNBC.
What Happened: Tesla aims to hike the hourly rates for its fixed-rate employees at its manufacturing unit in Sparks, Nevada, with increases ranging from $2 to $8.30 per hour. The lowest wages will see a rise from $20 to $22 per hour, while the highest will increase from $30.65 to $34.50. Furthermore, the pay of several levels earning between $26.20 and $30.65 per hour will be adjusted to $34.50, reported CNBC on Wednesday.
Termed as “cost of living adjustments,” these wage rises will reflect a 10% or more increase for most hourly workers. The changes are slated to begin in early January.
This move by Tesla is being seen in the context of potential unionization efforts among its employees. By adjusting wages, Tesla could potentially discourage its workers from forming a union or pushing for a collective agreement in Nevada.
