Tesla has initiated legal action against the Swedish Transport Agency after postal workers impeded the delivery of license plates for the company’s vehicles. This action was taken as a display of solidarity with striking workers. The Swedish unions have been pressuring Tesla through strikes and blockades due to the company’s refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement with employees in its service division. This includes technicians and mechanics responsible for repairing and maintaining customer cars. The strike was initially launched by the IF Metall union on October 27, leading to a refusal to service Tesla’s cars as the company declined collective bargaining. Other unions, such as dockworkers, electricians, and cleaners, have joined the strike to show solidarity.
Tesla’s lawsuit against the Swedish government argues that the government has a “constitutional obligation to provide registration plates to vehicle owners.” The company claims that the decision by the transport agency to withhold license plates constitutes a “unique attack on a company operating in Sweden.” Additionally, Tesla has sued the postal service in this matter.
In response to Tesla’s legal action, a Swedish court has ruled that the transport authority must find a way to deliver the license plates to Tesla, despite the postal workers’ blockades. This ruling follows Tesla’s lawsuit against the agency and the state-run PostNord.
This legal dispute is part of an ongoing conflict between Tesla and labor groups in Sweden. The court’s decision to support Tesla’s claim represents the latest development in this battle. Tesla’s lawyer, Johannes Ericsson, confirmed the court’s decision, stating that the ruling is in favor of Tesla’s claim.
