Tesla employees face strike start tomorrow: Feelings of unrest dominate

There is growing concern at Tesla's workshops in Sweden. There is talk of a potential strike, but opinion among workers is divided. Many are afraid of putting their jobs and future prospects at risk.

The announcement of IF Metall's strike notice took many by surprise. The concerns relate to the consequences of participating in the strike and possible action by Tesla.

The strike is scheduled to begin in a week, on October 27, if Tesla does not sign a collective agreement. However, not all employees agree on the way forward. Many young employees, with roots in countries without a strong union tradition, are looking to their future careers at Tesla and other companies.

These employees are focused on their career development. The goal for many is to perform well and possibly land an attractive job abroad. However, this attitude may be in Tesla's favor rather than the workers'.

Some of Tesla's workers will not participate in the strike despite their union membership, afraid of losing any bonuses or promotions. There is a sense that, despite legislation, Tesla may find ways to punish those who do not toe the line.

Many feel the pressure to constantly perform and work overtime without compensation. This culture has led some to feel overworked. However, Tesla does not seem to have this as a priority.

Employees' performance is assessed regularly, and those who fail to meet Tesla's high standards risk their jobs.

Production targets are sometimes difficult to achieve, with demands that can be perceived as unreasonable given the timeframes given.

With its financial strength and global influence, Tesla can pose a challenge to unions like IF Metall. A collective agreement at Tesla may require workers in several countries to work together to put pressure on the company.

It has been revealed that Tesla has been trying to map which workers are planning to strike. Collecting such data may violate labor law, especially when it comes to identifying union membership.

Among Tesla employees, reactions to this discovery are mixed. Some have turned to the union while others have responded directly.

There is talk that Tesla may take extreme measures during the strike, such as hiring scabs from other European countries or even servicing cars in international waters. These rumors reflect the uncertainty and expectations many feel about Tesla's possible reactions.