Sweden's largest labor union, IF Metall, supports Tesla mechanics' six-month strike due to Elon Musk's refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement.
Sweden's largest labor union, IF Metall, has backed a six-month-old strike by mechanics at Tesla, escalating a dispute between the U.S. automaker and organized labor over Tesla CEO Elon Musk's refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement. Over a dozen unions have joined solidarity actions in support of the strike, which could undermine Tesla's stance on unions globally if it concedes in Sweden or if the strike expands to larger markets like Germany. Despite the strike, Tesla's vehicle registrations in Sweden have remained consistent with the market.
May 14, 2024
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