German union demands 8% wage hike for VW workers

A 1.5-liter EA211 TSI evo gasoline engine is built at VW's Salzgitter plant in Germany. — Engine production is pictured at VW's Salzgitter plant in Germany.

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July 06, 2022 10:14 AM

BERLIN -- Germany’s IG Metall is demanding an 8 percent wage hike for Volkswagen Group workers amid spiking inflation, the union said.

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