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Tesla takes license plate dispute to new court
Tesla was rejected all the way up to the Supreme Court. But the electric car giant is not giving up.
Shorter working hours are becoming a strike issue
The employers want to scrap the agreements with the industrial unions on shorter working hours. Threatening legislation is the reason.
Municipal Harbor Rents Out to Tesla – Union Anger
Trelleborg's harbor has in November expanded its rental agreement with electric car giant Tesla, despite the harbor blockade. It provokes the union's anger.
The Union Threatens with General Strike in South Korea
The Industrial Union KMWU in South Korea is threatening a general strike if the president remains in power. Among its members are employees of giants such as Hyundai and Kia Motors.
Metal Workers Union Forces VW with Major Strike
The German car giant Volkswagen's plans for cutbacks are facing strong union resistance. Now, the powerful trade union IG Metall is calling for a "warning strike".
Reconstruction in the USA to save Northvolt
The battery manufacturer Northvolt wants to save the company through a reconstruction in the USA. The company is counting on securing financing through a so-called Chapter 11 process.
Setback for Tesla - Supreme Court Rejects Appeal
Tesla will not receive its registration plates directly from the Transport Agency. This is clear when the Supreme Court rejects the company's request to appeal the district court and court of appeal's decision on the blocked registration plates, writes [Labour World](https://www.
Unions secretly issue warnings in Tesla conflict
The cat and mouse game between the unions and Tesla continues. In secret, the trade unions Seko and ST have notified the electric car giant of further postal blockade to prevent Tesla from obtaining registration plates from the Transport Agency, writes LO newspaper Labour.
The Union Steps Up the Tesla Strike
The Trade Union Unionen is expanding the Tesla strike with two additional sympathy actions. "Unionen wants to send a clear signal that in Sweden, collective agreements apply for security, influence, and order on the labor market", says Martin Wästfelt, chief negotiator at Unionen, in a press release.
Industry Unions' Demands: 4.2 Percent Wage Increase
The Industrial Unions are demanding 4. 2 percent in wage increases in a one-year agreement.
Industry Unions Demand Higher Real Wages
The trade unions within the industry want to see increased real wages when the new agreement is signed next year. The previous agreement, which was for two years, had a contractual value of 7.
The Expert on Tesla: "Back to the 1930s"
Tesla's actions in the conflict with IF Metall are unique on the Swedish labour market. This type of organized strike-breaking has not existed in Sweden since the 1930s, says strike expert Christer Thörnqvist.
One year of fighting against Musk - "a bit hopeless"
The conflict between Tesla and IF Metall has now been going on for a year. The hope of a collective agreement lives on, but at the same time, new Tesla cars are constantly rolling out onto Swedish roads.
Over 800 metalworkers laid off from Northvolt
840 people are laid off from Northvolt's battery factory in Skellefteå. This is clear since the negotiations with IF Metall are now complete.
Clear in Skellefteå: 338 officials to be laid off
It is now clear that 338 officials and engineers will be leaving Northvolt in Skellefteå, according to union agreements with the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer. This comes on top of those who were previously forced to leave the company in Västerås and Stockholm.
Northvolt buys time – tax debt paid
Crisis-stricken Northvolt has bought itself some breathing room by paying what the company owed to the Tax Agency. However, a long-term solution to the battery manufacturer's financing is still not in place.
Foreign Staff in a Tight Spot as Northvolt Cuts Down
Crisis-stricken Northvolt, which is to pay over a quarter of a billion kronor to the Tax Agency on Monday, is in acute need of more money from owners and lenders. A crucial piece of the puzzle to get it in place is the reduction of 1,600 employees, which is expected to be completed this week.
The Union Wins Against Tesla in the District Court
The Solna District Court is following the union's line in the protracted dispute over whether Postnord must hand over documents to Tesla. The union imposed a blockade last winter to stop the Transport Agency's dispatch of registration plates to Tesla - this as a show of solidarity with IF Metall's strike against the American electric car giant in order to secure a collective agreement.
Northvolt CEO: Will pay 287 million kronor according to plan
On Monday, Northvolt must pay a tax debt of 287 million kronor. The alternatives are bankruptcy, reconstruction – or personal payment liability for the board.
Expanded Warning Against Tesla
The Trade Union Seko is expanding the postal strike against the electric car giant Tesla. The dispatch of registration plates is to be stopped.
200 to Leave Northvolt in Stockholm and Västerås
The negotiations on layoffs of officials at the crisis-stricken battery giant Northvolt are partially complete. Over 200 are forced to leave in Västerås and Stockholm.
Sympathy strikers in Tesla strike
The Union of Civil Servants Vision is joining the Tesla strike. The trade union wants to stop the electric car giant's expansion, service, and repair of charging stations in Sweden with its conflict warning.
The Northvolt Crisis: Risk of Losing Competence
Many who are affected by Northvolt's massive layoffs in Skellefteå may choose to leave the country – and take their expertise with them – when they finish at the factory. I see such a risk, and that's why we're mobilizing now, says Minister for Labour Market and Integration Mats Persson (The Liberals).
The Union: Measures for Northvolt Immigrants Are Needed
IF Metall in Skellefteå believes that targeted measures will be needed against the migrants who lose their jobs at Northvolt. The greatest concern exists among those who are here on work permits and who are dependent on their work to be able to stay in Sweden, says Lena Lundgren, local coordinator at the union.
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