Volkswagen scraps a slew of labor agreements as standoff with unions intensifies
Publishing timestamp: 2024-09-10 15:43:10
Summary
Volkswagen scraps six labor agreements in Germany due to economic challenges, leading to resistance from unions and works council. Job security remains until 2025, but negotiations with worker representatives will begin. Unions push back against the end of employment protection agreement and potential plant closures, citing the need for job guarantees during challenging times.
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