Overview

• Swedish union IF Metall has been striking since October 2023, demanding Tesla sign a collective bargaining agreement for workers.
• Sympathy strikes by other unions, including electricians and port workers, have intensified the impact on Tesla's operations in Sweden.
• Over 100 new Tesla Supercharger stations remain unpowered due to union actions, leading to long queues at existing charging locations, especially during peak travel periods.
• Tesla executive Max de Zegher criticized the strikes, calling the delays harmful to EV adoption and Swedish EV infrastructure.
• Collective bargaining agreements are a cornerstone of Sweden's labor system, covering 90% of the workforce, but Tesla has resisted unionization efforts globally.