A strike by car mechanics of electrical car producer Tesla, among the country's longest labour disputes, continues to disrupt operations and is drawing scrutiny from investors. For months Tesla has been under pressure in the Nordics, with sympathy actions since October backing union IF Metall's mechanics’ demand for a collective agreement. Postal workers, garbage collectors, repair centres, port workers, electricians, and cleaners are among those that have refused to handle Tesla business, forcing the company to find alternative ways of running its operations. IF Metall says it remains in dispute with Tesla.
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