By More than 100 mechanics employed by Tesla (ticker: TSLA) in Sweden have initiated a strike, demanding the company to engage in collective bargaining for wages and working conditions. This labor unrest has begun to spread, with dockworkers, car dealers, and even postal workers joining in sympathy strikes.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, expressed his dismay over the situation, describing it as “insane” on the social media platform X. However, this clearly illustrates that the labor unrest experienced by the United Auto Workers in the United States earlier this year is far from over.
In contrast to the UAW strikes that took place in the U.S., Tesla remained unaffected due to Musk’s well-known aversion to allowing workers to unionize. However, the strong presence of unions in Europe presents a daunting challenge for the company. With one of Tesla’s largest factories established in Germany, Musk may find himself with limited options and compelled to reconsider his stance on unionization in order to maintain smooth operations.
Such a decision could potentially put pressure on Tesla in its home country, as the UAW has persistently advocated for unionization within the company. This push aligns with their efforts to extend their influence beyond traditional automakers such as Ford (F), General Motors (GM), and Stellantis (STLA), which is the parent company of Chrysler.
In premarket trading, Tesla shares experienced a 0.7% decrease, while Stellantis saw a 1.1% increase, Ford rose by 0.1%, and GM stock slipped by 0.1%.
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