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VW workers threaten strikes to fight plant closures, job losses in Germany

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Workers protest against potential plant closures and compulsory layoffs ahead of talks between union and management at Herrenhausen Palace in Hanover. (REUTERS)
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September 25, 2024 06:47 AM

Volkswagen Group was threatened with strikes by IG Metall leaders as the union and VW's management started pay talks that will likely determine how aggressively the automaker pursues layoffs and plant closures in Germany.

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