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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.

Volkswagen to cut 35,000 jobs in Germany

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. .

Second wave of major strike awaits Volkswagen

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".

Metal Workers Union Forces VW with Major Strike

Volkswagen wants to cut wages by ten percent

Germany's largest car manufacturer Volkswagen confirms that the company is demanding a 10 percent wage reduction in negotiations with the union. The crisis-stricken corporation estimates that at least three factories in Germany must be closed and layoffs are to be expected.

Volkswagen wants to cut wages by ten percent