VW workers council vows to block any job cuts amid cost-cutting dispute
Volkswagen’s works council chair Daniela Cavallo and IG Metall negotiator Thorsten Gröger say the company has not agreed to massive layoffs and criticize CEO Oliver Blume’s plans.
In a joint interview, Cavallo and Gröger stressed that the union has not consented to a large-scale staff reduction at Volkswagen. They accused CEO Oliver Blume of overlooking key issues and warned that only fair competition with China can secure the German auto sector’s future. The pair also called on politicians to intervene, warning against a potential AfD-led government’s impact on the industry.
Why it matters
The dispute could shape employment levels and the future competitiveness of Germany's key automotive industry.
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