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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.
The Union Warns: Northvolt May Fire More
Crisis-stricken Northvolt is laying off 1,600 employees, of which 1,000 are in Skellefteå, 400 in Västerås, and 200 in Stockholm. Now, union representatives are warning that the number may be higher, reports [Sveriges Radio](https://sverigesradio.
The Trade Union on the Notice from Northvolt: "Black Day"
An incredibly heavy message. This is how Victor Matinlassi, club chairman for Unionen at Northvolt, describes the news of the notice.
Northvolt fires migrant workers on day one
People who came from other countries to work at crisis-stricken Northvolth have been laid off on the first day, reports Ekot on Swedish Radio. .
Breakthrough - more strikes at Tesla
IF Metall has managed to attract more Tesla workers to its side in the prolonged strike. It's just over half of the employees who are now on strike, says LO union's agreement secretary Simon Petersson.
Handled Toxic Waste – Without Protective Equipment
Staff at battery manufacturer Northvolt in Skellefteå are said to have handled toxic waste without protective equipment. Furthermore, some machines are said to have been electrified and managers attempted to prevent evacuations during fires, according to the newspaper Dagens Arbete.
IF Metall Sues Tesla
The trade union IF Metall is suing the electric car manufacturer Tesla for 100,000 kronor, reports [Expressen](https://www. expressen.
At least 26 serious accidents at Northvolt
At least 26 serious accidents have occurred at Northvolt's facilities since 2019, reports Dagens Nyheter. A fatal accident in November last year is being investigated by prosecutors.
Vehicle Company Goes Bankrupt – 1,400 Employees Affected
IAC Group Sweden, which supplies components to Volvo companies and Scania, has been declared bankrupt. The company has approximately 1,400 employees in Sweden.
New warnings to Tesla - "want to make it difficult"
The Union is now expanding its sympathy actions in the Tesla conflict. The Union of Civil Servants is threatening to block all work that the company Kiwa does in Tesla's premises.
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