Sounds like the UK in the seventies where unions had far too much power. It didn't end well for the UK car manufacturing industry which was largely decimated.
The model Y comes from Tesla Berlin, they ship them on trains to Sweden, German union members cannot hold a sympathy strike for another union. Most of the mechanics are still working there are only 7 mechanics out of 130 on strike. Tesla found a work around for the number plates issue. Bodywork repairs on Tesla used to be done at small independent garages. Mechanics said they could not repair Tesla due to IF Metall instructions. Tesla started to build their own inhouse bodywork shop so the Union changed their mind.
Corrupt unions like IG Metall and UAW, along with the fossil fuel industry, are among the biggest threats to delaying Tesla's company mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy generation and consumption.
"It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong." - Thomas Sowell
Wouldn't it ironic if Tesla's unionized competitors all went broke and their workers went to work for Tesla? These unions are only self-interested, the interests of the workers have nothing to do with it.
I am from Sweden. IF Metal is an old socialist union. The only reason for this strike is so they can get more money from new members 🤑🤑🤑. The Tesla employees already had good salaries and conditions.
I'm a supporter of Unions in general, but sometimes they have too much power. They need to stick to their knitting and try to improve conditions of their members, not attack companies that treat their workers fairly.
If Tesla continues to treat its staff well - including sacking them with very generous compensation packages - there is no reason to join a union. But Tesla cannot rest on its laurels - it must monitor things.
@johnfrancis4401 if tesla has to do all that work to pamper its staff than focus on selling cars, Elon would rather shut shop and move everything to China
Tesla have this right, pay your staff well and have good working conditions. And people will be happy to work for you. Its almost like you dont need a Union!
It's misdirected anger, workers should be mad at Volvo leaders who didn't invest in their EV future. They should be mad at their government ,for not seeing this coming, and at Volvo's board of directors. Jeannine
This sounds like the unions have too much power. To be able to not only disrupt but prevent movement of goods is unacceptable. I could see a legal case by Tesla to sue the union for loss of income.
I don't understand, Tesla doesn't even make cars in Sweden, why are the unions causing Swedes all this grief and potential losses. Are they doing the same to all the other car companies that import cars into Sweden?? If these unions were really serious about protecting their members, they should concentrate on the aggressive moves Chinese companies like BYD are making. I don't condone the legacy car makes poor decision making that has led many of them to miss the boat on the EV market but I'm also not comfortable with companies like BYD that appear to be seizing this opportunity to go for the jugler and end the big brands whilst the opportunity is there for the taking. Tesla has played a fair game, they saw the EV opportunity back in 2003 and and led the way. It's not easy for a new car company to start up in the West and they had some difficult times early on but they deserve the success they made for themselves. I've read most Tesla employee's are more than happy with their salary and benefits packages and they're not bothered about being unionised.
I think job losses in Germany will be greater and quicker. I describe Germany as being like the UK in 1965 - still thinking it was in a good place - by 1974 we lived in a world of powerccuts and mass unemployment. The collapse when it comes is much quicker than people realise and you then see panicked government intervention such as nartionalization as a measn of coping.
It was inevitable that the dinosaurs would fight against their inevitable extinction. At the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the workers used to throw their wooden shoes (sabots) in the machines to fight against the disappearance of their former jobs... and they failed.
Strange, Taylors book "scientific management" from 1910 specifically states that pressure from managers and "crew chiefs" on the assembly line led to self sabotage and diminishing returns and productivity. But I bet ideology is more important that actual history.
The former pseudo-socialist PM of Sweden, Stefan Löfven, is a high-school-educated person who served as IG Metall union leader... Unions are political hangers, are just new methods to get voters... People of Sweden started to be pissed off by socialist corruption and other stuff made by these politicians (immigration is just one issue).
Unions are what has made Europe - and the US - great for all workers. I wouldn't slam any union, even if I don't know the specifics of this situation. There is so much good unions have done and do to this day. I would like to know more how here in Finland we got huge Tesla service centres. Or how in Finland all people get good pay. It's not about some silly conflicts.
You have no idea what you are talking about. In the same way, I can demonstrate that Unions destroyed Europe, the reason why after the fall of communism in East Europe, Western Europe is going ONLY down! Take any Western European country from 1990 and compare it with the situation today, please! And say the Unions have no responsibility for what is happening...
@@peterfireflylund Of course. Capitalism is key. But unions have being part of capitalism since the industrial revolution. Let's get our facts straight and know and remember our history😉The most prosperous countries in the world are a mix of capitalism, unions and so many other things - learning things can be cool.
I don't know about Sweden, but generally, multinationals have a pretty poor record when it comes to labor law, so let's not hyperventilate too much about IF Metal.
Volvo is not Swedish any more. It's Chinese owned (Geely). Polestar is also owned by Geely. Koenigsegg is the only one that is Swedish based and owned. Might as well get a Tesla.
The service level has dropped significantly since the strike began. Before the strike, I could get a service appointment within 2 weeks with mobile service, but the last time I needed service, it took 5 months(!) of no-shows and canceled appointments, and I had to drive 500 km to get my problem fixed. And you’re wrong about one thing: I'm pretty certain that a majority of Swedes support the Tesla workers and the Union. We have a long tradition of unions and companies working together to benefit both sides, Tesla is anti-union and I’m sure it’s hurting their sales. My company is looking at alternatives like Volvo and Zeekr for our next EVs.
We've seen your "long tradition of unions and companies working together". There is also a worldwide tradition of unions destroying companies. There are massive strikes at VW, which will hasten its filing for bankruptcy. Sweden's "sympathy strikes" look like embarrassing terrorist acts to people in the USA. We wonder why ANYONE would locate a manufacturing plant in Sweden.
I test drove the ID3 Gen2 and was very impressed that I’m selling my model 3 for one. The issue is, VW are not doing a great job telling their existing customers of the great EV they have now. Only reason I bought a shit Tesla is at that time VW just didn’t have a good EV. Now it’s truly not the case. Their EV are still to expensive but the Chinese company are still not established enough to provide the after sales service. Not yet at least.
Sounds like the UK in the seventies where unions had far too much power.
It didn't end well for the UK car manufacturing industry which was largely decimated.
The model Y comes from Tesla Berlin, they ship them on trains to Sweden, German union members cannot hold a sympathy strike for another union. Most of the mechanics are still working there are only 7 mechanics out of 130 on strike. Tesla found a work around for the number plates issue. Bodywork repairs on Tesla used to be done at small independent garages. Mechanics said they could not repair Tesla due to IF Metall instructions. Tesla started to build their own inhouse bodywork shop so the Union changed their mind.
@@robertwoodhouse-bm7kt unions are organized extortion agencies...quite a group of thugs blackmailing companies
the liberal sweden destroyed right wing elon
Corrupt unions like IG Metall and UAW, along with the fossil fuel industry, are among the biggest threats to delaying Tesla's company mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy generation and consumption.
Don't forget---Volvo is owned by Geely.
Usual behaviour by Unions which usually just hastens the demise of their member's jobs. You'll notice that Union reps don't suffer financially.
"It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong." - Thomas Sowell
Wouldn't it ironic if Tesla's unionized competitors all went broke and their workers went to work for Tesla? These unions are only self-interested, the interests of the workers have nothing to do with it.
They wish...
Optimus will do their job nicely
Is it possible to find the perfect point of balance of power between management and union to benefit both workers and companies? I really don't know.
I am from Sweden. IF Metal is an old socialist union. The only reason for this strike is so they can get more money from new members 🤑🤑🤑. The Tesla employees already had good salaries and conditions.
I'm a supporter of Unions in general, but sometimes they have too much power. They need to stick to their knitting and try to improve conditions of their members, not attack companies that treat their workers fairly.
If Tesla continues to treat its staff well - including sacking them with very generous compensation packages - there is no reason to join a union. But Tesla cannot rest on its laurels - it must monitor things.
@johnfrancis4401 if tesla has to do all that work to pamper its staff than focus on selling cars, Elon would rather shut shop and move everything to China
the problem is a bit bigger than that, but it gets too complicated
Tesla have this right, pay your staff well and have good working conditions. And people will be happy to work for you. Its almost like you dont need a Union!
It's misdirected anger, workers should be mad at Volvo leaders who didn't invest in their EV future. They should be mad at their government ,for not seeing this coming, and at Volvo's board of directors. Jeannine
Japan will see the same problems as Germany, but it Japan the impact on the country economy will be devastating.
VW id 4 is simply to expensive in sweden, as is the case with all VWs EVs
And the ID4 is not really a great car whe compared to a Tesla.
They are paying for Tesla's advertising
This sounds like the unions have too much power. To be able to not only disrupt but prevent movement of goods is unacceptable. I could see a legal case by Tesla to sue the union for loss of income.
I don't understand, Tesla doesn't even make cars in Sweden, why are the unions causing Swedes all this grief and potential losses. Are they doing the same to all the other car companies that import cars into Sweden??
If these unions were really serious about protecting their members, they should concentrate on the aggressive moves Chinese companies like BYD are making. I don't condone the legacy car makes poor decision making that has led many of them to miss the boat on the EV market but I'm also not comfortable with companies like BYD that appear to be seizing this opportunity to go for the jugler and end the big brands whilst the opportunity is there for the taking. Tesla has played a fair game, they saw the EV opportunity back in 2003 and and led the way. It's not easy for a new car company to start up in the West and they had some difficult times early on but they deserve the success they made for themselves. I've read most Tesla employee's are more than happy with their salary and benefits packages and they're not bothered about being unionised.
I think job losses in Germany will be greater and quicker. I describe Germany as being like the UK in 1965 - still thinking it was in a good place - by 1974 we lived in a world of powerccuts and mass unemployment. The collapse when it comes is much quicker than people realise and you then see panicked government intervention such as nartionalization as a measn of coping.
You always have great info that the”automotive experts” seem to ignore or are too lazy to discover on their own. Great job Sam!
Don't worry, soon all the car companies will close down and then there will be no unions.
If a Union tells me I can't buy a car, I'd buy one on general principles.,
Itäs IF Metall, not IG, Sam... IG is in Germany
That mistake keeps happening, unfortunately.
It was inevitable that the dinosaurs would fight against their inevitable extinction. At the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the workers used to throw their wooden shoes (sabots) in the machines to fight against the disappearance of their former jobs... and they failed.
Is that the derivation of the word "sabotage"?
Strange, Taylors book "scientific management" from 1910 specifically states that pressure from managers and "crew chiefs" on the assembly line led to self sabotage and diminishing returns and productivity. But I bet ideology is more important that actual history.
The former pseudo-socialist PM of Sweden, Stefan Löfven, is a high-school-educated person who served as IG Metall union leader... Unions are political hangers, are just new methods to get voters... People of Sweden started to be pissed off by socialist corruption and other stuff made by these politicians (immigration is just one issue).
surprised Swedes aren’t afraid to buy Tesla’s with all those disgruntled union members possibly looking to damage their cars.
Good show topic. Keep it up
Unions are what has made Europe - and the US - great for all workers. I wouldn't slam any union, even if I don't know the specifics of this situation. There is so much good unions have done and do to this day.
I would like to know more how here in Finland we got huge Tesla service centres. Or how in Finland all people get good pay. It's not about some silly conflicts.
You have no idea what you are talking about. In the same way, I can demonstrate that Unions destroyed Europe, the reason why after the fall of communism in East Europe, Western Europe is going ONLY down! Take any Western European country from 1990 and compare it with the situation today, please! And say the Unions have no responsibility for what is happening...
No, capitalism did that. Capitalism produces growth.
@@peterfireflylund Of course. Capitalism is key. But unions have being part of capitalism since the industrial revolution. Let's get our facts straight and know and remember our history😉The most prosperous countries in the world are a mix of capitalism, unions and so many other things - learning things can be cool.
@2:32 Maybe the fact that people have lungs and don't like throwing good money after bad cars and corporate liars?
workers taking responsibility for the future has never been popular
I don't know about Sweden, but generally, multinationals have a pretty poor record when it comes to labor law, so let's not hyperventilate too much about IF Metal.
Volvo is not Swedish any more. It's Chinese owned (Geely). Polestar is also owned by Geely. Koenigsegg is the only one that is Swedish based and owned. Might as well get a Tesla.
Tesla's don't have a dashboard and frankly I don't like it. Feels like driving something from IKEA.
You mean if metal in Sweden,ig metal in Germany.
Is it a game changer?
No link to fill video in description...
I’m buying another Tesla 😂
Tesla- Tesla success
China- china threat 😂
The service level has dropped significantly since the strike began. Before the strike, I could get a service appointment within 2 weeks with mobile service, but the last time I needed service, it took 5 months(!) of no-shows and canceled appointments, and I had to drive 500 km to get my problem fixed. And you’re wrong about one thing: I'm pretty certain that a majority of Swedes support the Tesla workers and the Union. We have a long tradition of unions and companies working together to benefit both sides, Tesla is anti-union and I’m sure it’s hurting their sales. My company is looking at alternatives like Volvo and Zeekr for our next EVs.
Of 130 mechanics only 6 at one service station and 1 at another are on strike. The union members who rtefused to strike were thrown out of the union.
@@robertwoodhouse-bm7kt That is not true, statistics show that 44 workers are on strike, around 30% of the workforce.
We've seen your "long tradition of unions and companies working together". There is also a worldwide tradition of unions destroying companies. There are massive strikes at VW, which will hasten its filing for bankruptcy. Sweden's "sympathy strikes" look like embarrassing terrorist acts to people in the USA. We wonder why ANYONE would locate a manufacturing plant in Sweden.
If that was true, then Swedes wouldn't be buying Teslas, would they? 😂
“Ee Gay Met arl”
To expensive
Morning bro
Yes Tesla are doing very well indeed
Oh you are happy fascism is winning. Well congratulations 🎉
What's going on with your videos lately EV? I'm getting two halves.
It's annoying. Please stop it.
This is a lie😠
Are you a union officer?
What about it is a lie?
I test drove the ID3 Gen2 and was very impressed that I’m selling my model 3 for one. The issue is, VW are not doing a great job telling their existing customers of the great EV they have now. Only reason I bought a shit Tesla is at that time VW just didn’t have a good EV. Now it’s truly not the case. Their EV are still to expensive but the Chinese company are still not established enough to provide the after sales service. Not yet at least.
I don't think you bought a Tesla at all given that salty attitude.
its clearly teslas fault....!