In an ongoing labor dispute between the IF Metall union and Tesla Sweden, the strike has taken a new turn as more organizations come out in support of the workers. The IF Metall union recently gained the backing of Seko, Fastighets, and the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO), escalating the conflict.

Fastighets, the Real Estate Employee's Union, made a significant move by declaring that it would halt cleaning services at Tesla premises in Sweden. This decision was quickly followed by Seko, which announced that it would cease delivering packages to Tesla's workshops and offices nationwide.

Seko's official statement stated that deliveries and collection of shipments to and from Tesla's facilities by PostNord and CityMail would be blocked, affecting letters, packages, and pallets. This blockade could potentially disrupt operations at Tesla service centers across Sweden.

Gabriella Lavecchia, President of Seko union, expressed solidarity with IF Metall in its fight against Tesla Sweden. Lavecchia accused Tesla of attempting to gain a competitive advantage by circumventing the established labor standards in Sweden and offering workers inferior wages and conditions without a collective agreement.

The refusal of Tesla to sign a collective agreement has raised concerns among many, who believe that it could pose a threat to the current model addressing wages and workers' rights in the country. Susanna Gideonsson, Chairman of LO, echoed these sentiments, declaring that LO is prepared to ratchet up the conflict to ensure Tesla's compliance. If Tesla continues to resist signing a collective agreement, LO is ready to push for the company's removal from Sweden.

While the strike continues to intensify, it remains to be seen how Tesla Sweden will respond to the increasing pressure from not only IF Metall but also the support received from Seko, Fastighets, and LO. As the battle for fair wages and working conditions wages on, the outcomes of this dispute could have significant implications for labor rights and collective bargaining agreements in Sweden.