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Mediation Institute Ends Efforts in Tesla-IF Metall Dispute
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Mediation Institute Ends Efforts in Tesla-IF Metall Dispute

The conflict between the electric car manufacturer Tesla and IF Metall regarding collective agreements has been prolonged.
IF Metall Urges Government Action on Northvolt Work Permits
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IF Metall Urges Government Action on Northvolt Work Permits

Work permits are about to expire for some of those who have worked at Northvolt. IF Metall demands, together with The Social Democrats, that the government takes action
Lyten Acquires Northvolt Assets in Sweden and Germany, Rehiring Begins
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Lyten Acquires Northvolt Assets in Sweden and Germany, Rehiring Begins

American Lyten takes over the remaining assets in Northvolt in Sweden and Germany – a message that is received with joy and relief. It has been a long journey ever since last September, and it is well a result of all the work we have done, says Skellefteå's municipal councilor Lorents Burman (S) to TT
Union Seeks Alternative Solutions in Tesla Labor Dispute
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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.
Northvolt Engineers Secure New Jobs Amid Production Halt
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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
Sweden Warns of Economic Impact from Trump's Tariffs, Eyes Short-Term Work
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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)
Northvolt Labs in Västerås to Lay Off 550 Employees
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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
Folksam Divests Tesla Shares Over Swedish Labor Dispute
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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
Sweden's New Industrial Deal Sets Wage Growth for 2025-2027
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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
Swedish Industry Reaches 6.4 Percent Wage Agreement Over Two Years
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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
Weekend Push for New Industrial Agreement as Deadline Looms
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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
Musk's Political Moves Boost Support for Tesla Strike in Sweden
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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
Union Rejection Puts Swedish Industrial Wage Talks at Risk
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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
Now Northvolt's layoffs begin: "Tough days"
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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
After bankruptcy – may be forced to leave Sweden
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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
Tesla is shunned by Swedish companies
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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
Tens of thousands of strike days last year
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Tens of thousands of strike days last year

The Social Democrats want to reform the system for short-term work
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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
New warning against Tesla
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New warning against Tesla

The Electricians are warning against Tesla in the import harbour
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The Electricians are warning against Tesla in the import harbour

That's Why Tesla Stands Firm in the Storm
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That's Why Tesla Stands Firm in the Storm

A long-lasting strike with infected disputes. An owner who has fallen into disrepute
Tesla takes license plate dispute to new court
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Tesla takes license plate dispute to new court

Shorter working hours are becoming a strike issue
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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
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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
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