Assembly workers at Tesla's Austin factory were told to stay home or clean the factory floors for a week, affecting the production of the Model Y crossover and Cybertruck pickup.
Some workers were given the option of taking paid time off or reporting to work for cleaning and training, with reduced overtime hours and potential disciplinary actions for exceeding overtime limits.
The Tesla Cybertruck faced cooling demand despite initial high expectations, with the company now struggling to meet production targets for both the Cybertruck and Model Y.
Last year, Tesla experienced a drop in delivery numbers, with a 13% global decrease and a 5.6% decline in sales in the United States, amidst industry growth in sales.