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Swedish Dockworkers Strike Over Tesla's Labor Disputes

10/27/2025

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About 70 members of Sweden's IF Metall are on strike, with dockworkers refusing to handle Tesla products, a dispute that began on October 27, 2023.
Union leaders say Tesla refuses to negotiate a collective agreement, prompting the strike.
Janis Kuzma, a former Tesla employee, says pay and conditions at Tesla are inconsistent and raises are blocked by subjective evaluations.
Tesla remains popular in Sweden, with services and charging stations available.

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About 70 members of Sweden's IF Metall are on strike, with dockworkers refusing to handle Tesla products, a dispute that began on October 27, 2023.
Union leaders say Tesla refuses to negotiate a collective agreement, prompting the strike.
Janis Kuzma, a former Tesla employee, says pay and conditions at Tesla are inconsistent and raises are blocked by subjective evaluations.
Tesla remains popular in Sweden, with services and charging stations available.