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For the past two years, Tesla has been embroiled in a bitter dispute with the Swedish labour union IF Metall. It is of a scale that the union hasn’t witnessed since the 1930s.

The Conversation · Jul 30, 2025

One year on, we know this: Sweden’s trade unions are more than a match for Elon Musk

The epic strike could be resolved if Tesla recognised a simple fact that I’ve uncovered in my reporting, says Swedish analyst German Bender

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2024

German town votes against Tesla plans to expand ‘gigafactory’

Bosses promise to go back to drawing board while carmaker faces industrial action from another union in Sweden

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2024

Danish union to take action against Tesla in solidarity with Swedes demanding collective bargaining

The conflict against Tesla in Sweden is spreading to neighboring Denmark

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023

‘We can’t let Tesla get away with this’: why Swedish unions are fighting Elon Musk

Billionaire is against the labour movement, and workers believe their country’s traditions are under threat

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023

‘If Tesla gets unionized it’s because we deserve it’: Elon Musk says he’s made his factory workers millionaires but concedes some may still want to turn against him

Elon Musk says the UAW’s plans to unionize Tesla staff will be down, in part, to the company’s failings if successful.

Fortune · Nov 30, 2023

Elon Musk Denounces Five Week Strike as Swedish Workers Challenge Tesla

Tesla, the electric vehicle giant led by entrepreneur Elon Musk, finds itself at the centre of a labour dispute as workers in Sweden embark on strikes.

International Business Times UK · Nov 27, 2023

Why Tesla Sued the Swedish Transportation Agency and Postal Service

Tesla has sued the Swedish Transport Agency and postal service after a strike halted the delivery of license plates.

Kiplinger · Nov 27, 2023

Tesla sues Sweden’s transport agency in escalation of strike row

US carmaker claims ‘discriminatory attack’ after industrial action stops new cars receiving Swedish plates

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023

Tesla sues Swedish agency as striking workers halt delivery of license plates of its new vehicles

Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the Swedish Transport Agency as striking workers in the Scandinavian country halted the delivery of license plates of new vehicles manufactured by the Texas-based automaker

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023