Volkswagen rejects labour pay demands amid threat of plant closures
German automaker Volkswagen rejected trade union demands for pay increases for German workers and continued to warn of deep cuts instead during initial collective bargaining talks on Wednesday. VW earlier this month cancelled a long-standing job security deal with workers and warned that it could no longer rule out mass layoffs or plant closures as part of an austerity plan at the auto brand.
Volkswagen workers threaten strikes to fight 'historic mistake' of plant closures
Union leaders threatened strikes and warned Volkswagen on Wednesday against an "historic mistake" as the two sides started pay talks that will likely determine how aggressively Europe's biggest automaker pursues layoffs and plant closures in Germany.
Volkswagen Squares Off With Union Over German Plant Closures
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Unions warn Volkswagen against 'historic mistake' of plant closures
By Christina Amann and Christoph Steitz HANOVER, Germany (Reuters) -Union leaders warned Volkswagen on Wednesday against making an "historic mistake" as the two sides started pay talks that are likely to determine how aggressively Europe's biggest automaker pursues layoffs and potential factory closures in Germany.
Volkswagen union negotiations begin amid looming factory shutdowns in Germany
Volkswagen has embarked on crucial discussions with its trade unions, initiating a pivotal negotiation phase that will shape the future of the company's workforce and operational structure in Germany.
Volkswagen starts key pay talks with unions in shadow of possible plant closures
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Volkswagen digs in as workers threaten strikes over plant closures
By Christina Amann, Christoph Steitz and Matthias Williams HANOVER, Germany (Reuters) -Volkswagen flatly rejected union demands after the first round of bitterly contested talks ended without agreement on Wednesday,
Volkswagen rejects labour demands for pay hikes at German plants
German auto giant Volkswagen has rejected union demands for pay increases and instead threatened cost cuts during initial collective bargaining negotiations with labour leaders on Wednesday. Labour leaders said VW bosses also refused to provide more details about possible mass layoffs and plant closures that have been threatened by VW management
Tough talks ahead for Volkswagen and unions over jobs, pay and plant closures
Executives from Volkswagen and labour leaders are meeting this Wednesday in Hanover to discuss a new labour agreement. In the face of increased competition and high costs, the company has called for drastic cost-cutting measures.
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