Strikes
News and need-to-know information on industrial action, transport strikes, delays, disruptions, and more in Sweden.
Swedes breathe sigh of relief after Systembolaget strike is called off
The Midsummer's Eve aquavit is safe.
Swedes fear alcohol shortage as Systembolaget summer strike looms
If there's one way to spark the ire of Swedes, it's by telling them they may not get their aquavit in time for Midsummer.
Why a Swedish metalworkers' union is taking Tesla to court
Sweden's metalworkers' union, which is still striking in a row over Tesla's lack over a collective bargaining agreement, is now taking the carmaker to court over its refusal to disclose its financial health.
Swedish healthcare union vows 'we won't give up' as strike escalates
Another 1,300 union members joined a healthcare strike in Sweden at 11am on Tuesday.
Nurses in Sweden launch first strike in 16 years
Around 2,000 nurses, midwives, biomedical analysts and radiology nurses went on strike in Sweden at 11am on Tuesday, demanding higher wages and less punishing schedules.
Swedish healthcare strike: What nurses and midwives' walkout means for you
Over a thousand healthcare workers are expected to join the ongoing strike on June 11th.
Swedish nurses and midwives set to walk out on June 4th
A full-blown strike is set to break out in Swedish healthcare at 11am on June 4th.
Swedish nursing union threatens to double healthcare strike
The Swedish Association of Health Professionals is threatening to add another 1,900 of its members and another 170 workplaces to its healthcare strike due to break out in June.
Swedish nurses and midwives threaten to walk out in full-blown strike
The Swedish Association of Health Professionals is threatening to scale up an overtime ban to an all-out strike at some of Sweden's biggest hospitals from June 4th.
Swedish appeals court throws out Tesla licence plate complaint
A Swedish appeals court rejected Tesla's attempt to force the Transport Agency to provide them with licence plates during an ongoing strike.
Swedish union slams Tesla for bringing in foreign strike breakers
Tesla is allegedly bringing in workers from countries such as the UK, Ireland and Portugal to fill the gaps left by striking employees in Sweden.
How do strikes work in Sweden and what are your rights?
Strikes in Sweden are unusual, but what are your rights if your union is telling you to take collective action?
Swedish Tesla strike expands to include charging stations
An almost four-month long strike in Sweden against carmaker Tesla over its refusal to sign a collective wage agreement will be extended to include a blockade on charging stations, a union said.
Swedish union allows temporary Tesla repairs as strike nears fourth month
Sweden's metalworkers union said it would temporarily allow some repairs of Tesla cars, as a strike over the electric carmaker's refusal to sign a collective wage agreement continues.
Swedish court denies Tesla motion over postal dispute as strike spreads across Nordics
A Swedish court denied a motion by Tesla to temporarily force a mail carrier to deliver licence plates, despite joining strike action against the electric carmaker.
Norwegian union threatens solidarity action in Swedish Tesla strike
Norway's biggest private sector union is joining a Danish union in threatening solidarity action as part of a strike against Tesla in Sweden.
Danish transport workers join Swedish Tesla strike
Swedish metalworkers' union IF Metall's strike against US car manufacturer Tesla is spreading to Denmark, with the country's largest union announcing solidarity action in support of their Swedish neighbours.
Swedish union boss: 'Culture clash' behind strikes against Tesla
A series of strikes against Tesla over its refusal to sign a collective agreement is a clash between the Swedish and American way of 'doing business', a union boss said.
Swedish court orders transport agency to let Tesla collect number plates
A Swedish court ruled in favour of Tesla in a provisional decision over a strike by postal workers blocking deliveries of licence plates for its new cars.
Tesla sues Swedish state agency over number plate blockage
The electric car giant Tesla has sued the Swedish Transport Agency, saying it has an obligation to deliver number plates, despite a strike at its courier Postnord.
Inside Sweden: How will the Tesla strike end?
The Local's editor Emma Löfgren writes about the biggest stories of the week in our Inside Sweden newsletter.
'Insane': Elon Musk makes first public comment on Sweden's Tesla strike
Sympathy strikes launched by postal workers in solidarity with Swedish mechanics striking at Tesla could block new car deliveries for Elon Musk's company.
Swedish postal workers join mechanics and dockers in strike against Tesla
Swedish postal workers are halting deliveries to Tesla repair shops as part of a strike over the US company's refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement.