Technology
Monday, November 27th, 2023 4:01 pm EDT
Key Points
- Legal Action Against Swedish Transport Agency: Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the Swedish Transport Agency, alleging that postal workers, in solidarity with striking workers, are blocking license plate deliveries for the company’s cars.
- Union Strikes and Pressures: Swedish unions have engaged in strikes and blockades, pressuring Tesla to sign a collective bargaining agreement with its service division employees, including technicians and mechanics. This has led to disruptions in the delivery of license plates.
- Constitutional Obligation Claim: Tesla claims that the Swedish government has a “constitutional obligation to provide registration plates to vehicle owners.” The lawsuit was filed with the Norrköping district court and also includes legal action against the postal service. The company argues that the seizure of license plates is a “discriminatory attack” on Tesla, calling it a unique situation targeting a company operating in Sweden.
Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the Swedish Transport Agency, alleging that postal workers are blocking license plate deliveries for the company’s vehicles in support of striking workers. Swedish unions, engaging in strikes and blockades, are pressuring Tesla to sign a collective bargaining agreement with its service division employees, including technicians and mechanics. Tesla argues that the Swedish government has a “constitutional obligation to provide registration plates,” and the lawsuit also includes the postal service. The filing claims that Tesla should be allowed to collect license plates directly, describing the situation as a “discriminatory attack” on the company operating in Sweden. The suit was filed in the Norrköping district court.
For the full original article on CNBC, please click here: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/27/tesla-sues-swedish-agency-after-postal-workers-block-license-plates.html
