Tesla Sues Swedish Government Amid Ongoing Union Strike

Court rules in favor of Tesla in license plate dispute as labor conflict escalates

Tesla has sued the Swedish Transport Agency and the country's postal service, PostNord, after postal workers joined a strike in solidarity with Tesla mechanics demanding a collective bargaining agreement.
The postal workers' strike has disrupted the delivery of license plates for Tesla's new vehicles, effectively blocking the company from selling new cars in Sweden.
A Swedish court ruled in favor of Tesla, ordering the Swedish Transport Agency to allow Tesla to collect its license plates directly within seven days or face a fine of 1 million Swedish kronor ($95,383).
The strike, initiated by the IF Metall union, has drawn support from various other unions, including dockworkers, cleaners, and electricians, all refusing to work with Tesla until it signs a collective bargaining agreement.
Tesla's refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement is seen as a threat to the Swedish labor model, where about 90% of the workforce operates under such agreements.