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Swedish postal workers strike against Tesla
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https://www.euronews.com/business/2023/11/20/swedish-postal-workers-strike-against-tesla
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Swedish postal workers have joined the ongoing strike against Tesla, sparked by the carmaker’s refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement, leading to disruptions in deliveries and escalating tensions in the labour dispute.
Postal workers in Sweden have joined the strike against Tesla, as the US electric carmaker remains steadfast in its refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement on wages.
It has since extended its reach to various other workshops responsible for repairing Elon Musk’s electric cars, leading to disruptions in the unloading of Tesla vehicles at ports.
Gabriella Lavecchia, president of Seko, emphasised in a statement that Tesla’s non-compliance with prevailing labour regulations in Sweden is an attempt to gain a competitive advantage by offering workers substandard wages and conditions compared to those stipulated in a collective agreement.
The Swedish labour market model relies heavily on sector-specific collective agreements, covering nearly 90% of the country’s workforce and ensuring minimum wages and acceptable working conditions.
While the impact of the strike on Tesla operations in Sweden has been limited thus far, the company has reportedly sought alternative means of delivery, including road transport, raising questions about the effectiveness of the ongoing labour action.
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