Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has decided to raise the salaries of its hourly workers at Nevada Gigafactory, according to internal sources reported by CNBC.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.
