What Next TBD: Tesla vs. the Swedes

Nov 10, 2023

Melissa Eddy, Berlin correspondent for the New York Times, discusses the ongoing strike by Tesla mechanics in Sweden and the potential impact on the Swedish labor culture. The podcast also explores the clash between labor unions and Tesla, the challenges of unionization for Silicon Valley companies in Northern Europe, and possible obstacles for Tesla entering the Swedish market without participating in collective agreements.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Tesla vs. the Swedish Union: Could Mechanics in Sweden Unionize Tesla?

01:45 • 3min

Labor Unions and the Clash with Tesla

04:17 • 11min

Unionizing a Company and Challenges for Tesla

15:33 • 4min

Unionization Challenges for Silicon Valley Companies in Northern Europe

19:55 • 6min

Conclusion, Production Credits, and Advertisements

26:18 • 2min