Lucid Motors' lobbying expenditure of $640,000 along with evidence of revolving door practices—where a notable fraction of its lobbyists have formerly held government roles—points to problematic political influence. This level of engagement can contribute to undue corporate sway in policymaking, undermining democratic processes and accountability.

Lucid Motors Profile: Summary

Lucid Motors was forced into a settlement due to documented unfair labor practices such as wrongful termination, anti-union actions, employee surveillance, and intimidation. These measures undermine workers' rights and promote an authoritarian management culture. The legal intervention reflects a corrective measure against such exploitative business practices.

Lucid Workers Win Settlement for Unfair Labor Practices and Back Pay

The settlement addresses severe anti-union practices including wrongful firings, employee surveillance, and other unfair labor practices. By agreeing to provide significant back pay and reinstatement along with a court-mandated cessation of these practices, Lucid Group is compelled to improve its labor relations and respect workers' rights. This corrective action is aligned with strengthening worker rights and ensuring fair treatment, representing a positive development in the company’s labor practices.

Lucid Workers Win Substantial Back Pay and Reinstatement in Dramatic Settlement - UAW

The filing by the NLRB details alleged union-busting practices by Lucid, including the termination of union campaign organizers, surveillance of workers, and the removal of union materials from the workplace. Such actions clearly undermine labor rights and contribute to an authoritarian management style that suppresses worker voices, warranting a strongly negative score in the area of labor relations and human rights practices.

NLRB files for injunction against Lucid

Lucid Motors' $560,000 spending on lobbying in 2023 suggests an active effort to shape policy in ways that may favor corporate interests over those of workers and marginalized communities. This level of political expenditure is concerning from an anti-fascist perspective, as it could support policies that undermine democratic accountability.

Lucid Motors Lobbying Profile • OpenSecrets

The report associates Lucid Motors with a supply chain tainted by forced labor in the Uyghur region. By not providing a response or clarification when approached, Lucid Group demonstrates a lack of transparency and accountability in its supply chain ethics. This inaction contributes to broader concerns of corporate complicity in human rights abuses.

Report traces links between major car brands' supply chains & companies linked to alleged abuses in Uyghur region

Lucid Motors' failure to address serious allegations concerning forced labor in its supply chain—specifically linked to the Uyghur region—raises significant ethical concerns and questions about the company's commitment to human rights. This inaction may be seen as complicity in practices that undermine labor rights and contribute to broader authoritarian systems of exploitation.

Lucid did not respond to allegations over supply chains