VW union blames management errors for software glitches and racist advert

The IG Metall union says software problems with the new VW Golf endangers jobs. Shown is Golf production at the automaker's plant in Wolfsburg. (Kai-Uwe Knoth)

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May 29, 2020 08:22 AM

HAMBURG -- Germany's biggest labor union criticized Volkswagen for a recent "racist" advert and other "errors."

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