IG Metall warns of unprecedented clash with Volkswagen over layoffs and pay freezes
IG Metall says Volkswagen's recent actions could trigger the largest industrial dispute in the company's history.
The union's northern leader Thorsten Gröger accused Volkswagen of abandoning collaborative labor relations after the board cancelled key collective agreements and called for zero-increase salary rounds. IG Metall warned that the company’s plan to cut jobs and halt wage growth could spark a conflict larger than any previous encounter. The union indicated that strikes may be imminent to block plant closures and salary freezes.
Why it matters
A major labor showdown could disrupt Volkswagen's production and affect the broader automotive supply chain.
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