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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

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.

Setback for Tesla - Supreme Court Rejects Appeal

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.

Unions secretly issue warnings in Tesla conflict

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.

The Union Steps Up the Tesla Strike

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' Demands: 4.2 Percent Wage Increase

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.

Industry Unions Demand Higher Real Wages

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.

The Expert on Tesla: "Back to the 1930s"

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.

One year of fighting against Musk - "a bit hopeless"

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.

Over 800 metalworkers laid off from Northvolt

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.

Clear in Skellefteå: 338 officials to be laid off

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.

Northvolt buys time – tax debt paid

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.

Foreign Staff in a Tight Spot as Northvolt Cuts Down

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.

The Union Wins Against Tesla in the District Court

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.

Northvolt CEO: Will pay 287 million kronor according to plan

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.

Expanded Warning Against Tesla

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.

200 to Leave Northvolt in Stockholm and Västerås

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.

Sympathy strikers in Tesla strike

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 Northvolt Crisis: Risk of Losing Competence

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: Measures for Northvolt Immigrants Are Needed

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 Union Warns: Northvolt May Fire More

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.

The Trade Union on the Notice from Northvolt: "Black Day"

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. .

Northvolt fires migrant workers on day one

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.

Breakthrough - more strikes at Tesla

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.

Handled Toxic Waste – Without Protective Equipment