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Union Seeks Alternative Solutions in Tesla Labor Dispute

IF Metall opens up to finding alternative solutions to a collective agreement with Tesla to guarantee good conditions for its members, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. .

Union Seeks Alternative Solutions in Tesla Labor Dispute

Northvolt Engineers Secure New Jobs Amid Production Halt

Northvolt is stopping production entirely on June 30. A bleak but expected message, according to the Swedish Association of Engineers – whose members to a high extent seem to have gotten new jobs.

Northvolt Engineers Secure New Jobs Amid Production Halt

Sweden Warns of Economic Impact from Trump's Tariffs, Eyes Short-Term Work

The government warns of enormous consequences of Trump's tariffs and growth will have to be written down. This is harmful to the Swedish economy, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).

Sweden Warns of Economic Impact from Trump's Tariffs, Eyes Short-Term Work

Northvolt Labs in Västerås to Lay Off 550 Employees

Two thirds of Northvolt Labs' workforce in Västerås will be laid off. This means that 250 people will remain, out of the initial 800 employees, during the ongoing bankruptcy process, reports SVT News Västmanland.

Northvolt Labs in Västerås to Lay Off 550 Employees

Folksam Divests Tesla Shares Over Swedish Labor Dispute

The insurance giant Folksam sells its entire holding in the electric car company Tesla. The reason: The company's labor dispute in Sweden where Folksam tried to influence Tesla – but to no avail.

Folksam Divests Tesla Shares Over Swedish Labor Dispute

Sweden's New Industrial Deal Sets Wage Growth for 2025-2027

Trade unions and employers have agreed on a new two-year industrial agreement – which will be guiding for the entire labour market. We didn't reach as high as we wanted, but it became an acceptable level, says Ulrika Lindstrand, union president at Sweden's Engineers.

Sweden's New Industrial Deal Sets Wage Growth for 2025-2027

Swedish Industry Reaches 6.4 Percent Wage Agreement Over Two Years

An agreement is clear on a two-year industrial agreement that will be guiding for the entire labour market. The level is at 6.

Swedish Industry Reaches 6.4 Percent Wage Agreement Over Two Years

Weekend Push for New Industrial Agreement as Deadline Looms

The industry's parties have not yet agreed on a new industrial agreement. Negotiations are ongoing over the weekend to reach an agreement before the current agreement expires on Monday.

Weekend Push for New Industrial Agreement as Deadline Looms

Musk's Political Moves Boost Support for Tesla Strike in Sweden

Elon Musk's entry into politics is bad news for Tesla: sales are declining and the stock price is falling. Even the striking metalworkers in Sweden notice the difference.

Musk's Political Moves Boost Support for Tesla Strike in Sweden

Union Rejection Puts Swedish Industrial Wage Talks at Risk

The impartial mediators have submitted their first bid to the industry's parties. The bid has been accepted by the employer side.

Union Rejection Puts Swedish Industrial Wage Talks at Risk

Now Northvolt's layoffs begin: "Tough days"

The battery manufacturer Northvolt filed for bankruptcy last week. On Wednesday, notices of termination will start being sent out to thousands of employees.

Now Northvolt's layoffs begin: "Tough days"

After bankruptcy – may be forced to leave Sweden

The threat of redundancy has been hanging over the thousands of Northvolt employees for a longer period. Several risk becoming unemployed – and in many cases having to leave Sweden.

After bankruptcy – may be forced to leave Sweden

Tesla is shunned by Swedish companies

The resistance against the car manufacturer Tesla and CEO Elon Musk is spreading. Tesla is also losing ground on the leasing market.

Tesla is shunned by Swedish companies

Tens of thousands of strike days last year

Nearly 46,000 working days were lost last year due to conflicts, according to the Mediation Institute, reports [Sveriges Radio Ekot](https://www. sverigesradio.

Tens of thousands of strike days last year

The Social Democrats want to reform the system for short-term work

The Government should reform the system for short-term work, believe the Social Democrats together with the trade union. An important piece of the puzzle for Swedish competitiveness, says IF Metall's chairman Marie Nilsson.

The Social Democrats want to reform the system for short-term work

New warning against Tesla

The electricians are warning of new sympathy actions against Tesla in support of IF Metall. The trade union wants to stop all work on the charging stations in Gränna, Gothenburg, Kungsbacka, and Malmö, they write in a press release.

New warning against Tesla

The Electricians are warning against Tesla in the import harbour

The Electricians are warning of new sympathy actions against Tesla in support of IF Metall. In the facility in Trelleborg's harbour where Tesla receives, stores and charges electric cars, members of The Electricians will not perform new installations, service or repairs of electrical installations, writes the trade union in a press release.

The Electricians are warning against Tesla in the import harbour

That's Why Tesla Stands Firm in the Storm

A long-lasting strike with infected disputes. An owner who has fallen into disrepute.

That's Why Tesla Stands Firm in the Storm

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.

Tesla takes license plate dispute to new court

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.

Shorter working hours are becoming a strike issue

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.

Municipal Harbor Rents Out to Tesla – Union 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.

The Union Threatens with General Strike in South Korea

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".

Metal Workers Union Forces VW with Major 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.

Reconstruction in the USA to save Northvolt