Industrial action Tesla beats three-year Nordic strike without signing labour deal IF Metall ends historic action in Sweden, but warns of greater international collaboration to come iStock.com/MariusLtu Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 18 August 2026 Tesla’s years-long war with one of Sweden’s most powerful unions has come to an end after IF Metall claimed the electric vehicle maker has successfully “bought out” the striking workers. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Pensions Swedish pension fund blacklists Tesla over labour rights concerns Collective Bargaining Can Tesla withstand mounting union pressure in Sweden? Industrial action Nordic unions charge up for battle with Tesla Industrial action No end in sight to Tesla’s war with Swedish union