Business Daily The two-year Tesla strike
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Oct 27, 2025 Join Tesla mechanic Janis Kuzma from Malmö, who shares his journey on the picket line, along with Adel Sefsefi, a former Tesla mechanic, revealing the harsh working conditions that pushed them to strike. Marie Nilsson, president of EF Metall, discusses the union's strategies in this fierce struggle against a corporate giant, while Hermann Bender provides insight into Sweden's historical labor norms. Together, they explore the clash of ideals, union recognition, and solidarity from other workers in this drawn-out dispute.
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Mechanic Pickets Outside Tesla Service Centre
- Janis Kuzma, a Tesla mechanic in Malmö, spends strike days standing outside the service centre in a high-vis vest.
- He demonstrates daily commitment by picketing instead of working inside the workshop.
Early Enthusiasm Turned To Frustration
- Adel Sefsefi recounts joining Tesla in 2018 because it was the only electric car maker then.
- He describes early excitement that soured as management shifted focus to numbers and stopped responding to worker concerns.
Swedish Collective Agreement Model
- Collective agreements cover almost 90% of Swedish workers and set pay and conditions without politicians.
- These agreements prevent strikes while in force, making strikes rare and the Swedish model culturally entrenched.