"In a post shared on social media, the United Auto Workers stated that it stands with IF Metall workers who are striking against Tesla Sweden. UAW Region 8 Director Tim Smith stated that the union fully supports IF Metall's efforts to secure a collective bargaining agreement with the automaker. "UAW stands with IF Metall workers on strike against Tesla, fighting for a collective bargaining agreement. UAW Region 8 Director Tim Smith pledged the UAW's full support and solidarity," the UAW International Union stated in its post."
"IF Metall launched its strike against Tesla Sweden in late 2023 over the electric car maker's refusal to sign a collective agreement. The action has since been supported by other unions through sympathy strikes affecting ports, logistics, and service operations. Tesla Sweden has maintained that it complies with Swedish labor laws and offers competitive pay and benefits, though the company has not publicly commented on the UAW's latest show of support."
The UAW publicly declared solidarity with IF Metall and pledged full support as the Swedish union continues its strike against Tesla Sweden. UAW Region 8 Director Tim Smith affirmed support for IF Metall's effort to secure a collective bargaining agreement with the automaker. IF Metall launched the strike in late 2023 over Tesla's refusal to sign a collective agreement. Other unions have supported the action through sympathy strikes that have affected ports, logistics, and service operations. Tesla Sweden says it complies with Swedish labor laws and offers competitive pay and benefits and has not publicly commented on UAW's support. Pro-union activists have distributed parking-notice-style leaflets on Tesla vehicles in Stockholm urging owners to pressure the company to sign a collective agreement.
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