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Volkswagen faces strike threat as union accuses company of declaring war on staff

German automotive giant Volkswagen is being accused by union leaders of having “declared war” on its staff after announcing changes to working conditions. The union is threatening a strike if the plans are implemented.

Volkswagen to cut 35,000 jobs in Germany

Volkswagen has, after a long struggle, agreed with the unions on reduced production in factories in Germany to avoid closures and mass layoffs. According to the company, the workforce will simultaneously be radically reduced within five years.

Second wave of major strike awaits Volkswagen

The already heavily pressured car group Volkswagen (VW) is facing a second wave of warning strikes that will be launched at nine factories in Germany on Monday.

Metal Workers Union Forces VW with Major Strike

The German car giant Volkswagen's plans for cutbacks are facing strong union resistance. Now, the powerful trade union IG Metall is calling for a "warning strike".

Volkswagen wants to cut wages by ten percent