Vehicles are seen parked at the Tesla car plant Monday, May 11, 2020, in Fremont, Calif. The parking lot was nearly full at Tesla's California electric car factory Monday, an indication that the company could be resuming production in defiance of an order from county health authorities.
A statement posted by Tesla on its website Saturday night said the company “has started the process of resuming operations” but didn’t say when manufacturing would begin. A message was left Monday seeking comment from the company. “Frankly, this is the final straw,” Musk wrote in a now-deleted tweet. “Tesla will now move its HQ and future programs to Texas/Nevada immediately.”
The Bay Area order currently calls for limited return of business and manufacturing, with health restrictions, starting May 18.The governor has repeatedly said that counties can impose restrictions that are more stringent than state orders. Alameda County was among six San Francisco Bay Area counties that were the first in the nation to impose stay-at-home orders in mid-March.
The Bay Area order forced Tesla to close the plant starting March 23 to help prevent the virus’ spread, and it was extended until the end of May. Public health experts say the orders have reduced the number of new coronavirus cases nationwide. On Monday, the county Health Department referred to a statement it made Saturday saying it was working with Tesla to develop a safety plan allowing the Fremont plant to reopen.
Why isn’t everyone demanding Amazon and Walmart shut their operations? Way more COVID there and last time I checked their CEO wasn’t on the floor with workers. Hmmm maybe everyone likes their cheap trinkets ? From China? Their back to work safety is 1000x better than others
The local yocsls are violating civil rights !
Reckless endangerment of human lives elonmusk? I knew you were greedy, but letting people die greedy is a new low. richpricks
Turn off the power to the building. He is violating the law.
Give it 2 or 3 weeks we will know the answer
Take him to court.
Of course, and the employees who get sick (and some will die) - who cares as long as Elon doesn't have to lose a dime in profits.
Now let's observe how contagion spreads on a factory floor....again...ffs Elon, so you'll have job openings soon?
Leftists are left behind where they belong
tates5a Gulag. Gu-lag GU-LAG GU-LAG GU-LAG
The United States are now a bunch of socialist territories, ICYMI
I vote Tesla to be the first company to have its means of production forcibly given back to its workers and taken away from the greedy grubby hands of our corporate capitalist overlord elongated muskrat.
Why?!?
I hope workers simply don't show up.
Someone must be certain the provision exempting business owners from liability for covid sickness and death is going to pass. Time to sacrifice the slaves to the gods of capitalism.
He has my full support.
Ya, because orders for ugly trucks are really piling up!
Standing would be paying the salary and making sure his employees have a safe environment while abiding the law...
The state said it was clear to open. County govt means nothing to anyone.
DavidEggert00 Musk sounds like the kind of guy that shirkey and chatfield would like to have here in Michigan. They already have one Barber who is doing as he pleases.
Good
Good. Stop letting the government make decisions that are not theirs to make. Do you. Free.
How much unconsciousness and dehumanization can there be in a single being? if you do not care about your own life, less that of others
fakenews the state and the local local which is the city said...go ahead.
elonmusk is being a petulant, selfish, billionaire asshole, assuring my family will never buy any Tesla products from now on.
Hit him with an enormous fine then shut him down
chrisvrkos Whatta bastard..
Viva la revolution
Go Tesla!
This shows how lawless and leaderless the USA has become. Musk in defying the government which hasn't the guts to react because there will be riots.
Good.
elonmusk fights for freedom. Strong men are sexy. Obamagate
Trump will bail him out saying he's working for the government.
Let the wrongful death lawsuits commence
void all of the tax breaks Tesla got - requiring payback in full
Maybe there just having a lunch Bible study.
So much for supporting his community. The company could have waited a bit more. Will they have Covid tests lab tests at the door? Workers come from all over the Bay Area. How will it keep asymptotic workers from creating a new hot spot?
Ummm the local government can shut them down like permanently
FREE AMERICA as he called it. Right...it was more 'FREE MY MINIONS SO I MAY REAP THE REWARDS!' Nah. Im sure he is a selfless individual ☺
Fuck elon musk
Why has he not been arrested?
Well there goes positive cases in Fremont going up in 3.2.1 get people sick make him rich! How is this fair for rest of business this druggie thinks he’s above the law.
nihonmama I don’t understand the issue here. Hospitals are at minimal capacity in the area, he said ppl do not have to return if they don’t feel comfortable, and manufacturing is back up all over CA
Is this when I'm supposed to be surprised? Or is there another 'shocker' coming?
CA won’t reprimand him or the odds that Tesla leaves CA will increase. The Governor will close his eyes because if he doesn’t see it then it never happens.
Elon is an ass
I hope they arrest his arrogant ass
boycottTesla
I know Mayor Garcetti shutdown the electricity from companies that violated the order. Wonder if Fremont will do the same.
Isnt everything is going to be all robotic? Let robits do all the work, pay nationalize income to everyone
dcant believe this pspycho is bringing a life into the world
Then why American blame government for so many people infected?
Ugh, what a jackass.
KevinGFox arrest him, shut the place down, and hopefully there are fines!
people need to realise that unemployment impacts the country more than a virus. not saying we should just open anything without any safeguards though.
MorphyJim I can understand the likes of Tesla restarting, its a semi clean room enviroment already, with educated staff, and a solid employee ethic. I would bet that they are safer while working there, than being at a fucking Trump rally.
Florida is been keep their ppl working pick veggies and fruit with out mask or anything we should force each ranch to pay them extra and give the a mask I can’t believe realDonaldTrump turn he’s head down get up protect each worker & citizen
arrest Elon musk
He looks like the type of person who's company might be dirty.
Lock this idiot up
The state of California can easily give a cease and desist order and stop his utilities or have CHP block access. I hope they do and allow citizens to know that anarchy, even if you are rich, is not guaranteed in the constitution. I will never buy a Tesla product.
Would hate to be the PR person handling this mess Tesla
Though u were moving to Texas?
Musk is brilliant but also an a$$hole.
Newsom found out during his daily update. You should have seen his face!
OPENAMERICANOW
Maybe time to shut off the power to the electric car company.
Please support Elon Musk elonmusk as he battles against Leviathan (the government) for our rights and liberty as individuals and private businesses. A true revolutionary is one who defies the State at his potential peril. business tesla covid california ReopenAmericaNow
Neanderthal minds: 'He is not forcing anyone to work' Yeah..except you have to use PTO & sick leave 1st. Once gone, special concession record with HR for considerations up to & including furlough priority or termination. Then you lose your health care coverage. Not forcing. Gtfo
“Tesla started making cars over the weekend,...and told all of the employees that it placed on furlough to get ready to go back to work. Those employees have been told they can stay home if they feel uncomfortable, but have to take unpaid leave in order to do so.
Just move the plant to Texas. Going to happen sooner or later.
Then he can be fined daily for violating the order. And be sued if anyone gets sick and dies because of working there
And not a damned thing is going to happen to the CEO.
Sue him if one person is infected at his building. If they die charge him with murder.
Just relocate and leave those dumbasses to themselves.
As long as people are taking precautions and they are working willingly, and they are quarantined when they go home.
Slap heavy fines on them. Money is all that Elon cares about.
Hope Elon is on the assembly line beside his workers. A great leader doesn't ask people to do things he wouldn't do.
bronzeagemantis Chad
Lion doesn't care what sheep think about him
I like Elon but the last 2 years he seems to have started to believe he's untouchable.
Arrest the arrogant ass!
Good for him
Good! Musk 2024!
He has said that employees who feel scared don't have to go to work. He can make all the money he wants. Don't care about, but at least the employees who need money has a job again to go to.
He needs to be arrested. Exposing his staff to the virus is attempted man slaughter (if there is such a thing)
From his home its an easy decision. Put him on the line and share their facilities ie restrooms and canteen. I didnt think so.
Is elonmusk at work? Is he gambling his baby will stay healthy if he brings the virus home?
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