Tesla Inc TSLA on Friday reiterated its dedication to the Swedish market in a mail to clients amid ongoing labor disputes. The electrical automobile (EV) maker emphasised its dedication to the Swedish market, highlighting the latest opening of its first V4 Supercharger in Sweden, with guarantees of extra to return.
What Occurred: In late October, IF Metall, a Swedish staff’ union representing Tesla mechanics, commenced a strike in opposition to the automaker for collective bargaining agreements, a foundational side of the Swedish labor market.
Collective agreements in Sweden embody a spread of employment circumstances, together with wages, type of employment, occupational pension, working hours, holidays and see durations.
“Daily, our workers are inspired to be artistic and collaborate with different groups in an effort to supply a fair greater buyer expertise. In return, they’re rewarded with honest circumstances and a great working setting. Nonetheless, like many different firms, we have now chosen to not enter right into a collective settlement,” Tesla mentioned within the mail by way of justifying its finish.
The EV maker additionally reiterated the success of its Mannequin Y within the area and its dedication to persevering with its journey in Sweden.
“We need to guarantee you that we’re deeply dedicated to persevering with our journey in Sweden. We lately opened our first V4 Supercharger in Sweden and lots of extra are on the way in which,” acknowledged the e-mail.
Although Tesla doesn’t manufacture in Sweden, its Mannequin Y is the best-selling automotive mannequin in Sweden thus far this 12 months. The EV maker established within the European nation 10 years in the past in 2013.
Why It Issues: The hanging mechanics have now been joined by different staff. Dockworkers won’t offload Tesla automobiles, unionized cleansing workers will stop sustaining showrooms, and electricians are set to abstain from servicing the corporate’s charging stations.
Tesla didn’t instantly reply to Benzinga‘s request for remark.
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