VW plans for factory closures cross several red lines, works council chief says

Published 11/20/2024, 04:04 AM
Updated 11/20/2024, 04:06 AM
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO; The logo of Europe?s largest carmaker Volkswagen AG is seen at Gate 1 of the Volkswagen Osnabrueck plant during a briefing of the Works Council about VW's plans to close down three plants and lay off thousands of employees in Osnabrueck, Germa
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO; The logo of Europe?s largest carmaker Volkswagen AG is seen at Gate 1 of the Volkswagen Osnabrueck plant during a briefing of the Works Council about VW's plans to close down three plants and lay off thousands of employees in Osnabrueck, Germany, October 28, 2024. REUTERS/Teresa Kroeger/File Photo

WOLFSBURG/BERLIN (Reuters) - Volkswagen (ETR:VOWG_p) is planning to shut factories in every scenario presented to labour representatives, putting both factions on collision course in a dispute over pay and jobs, and raising the spectre of strikes.

Daniela Cavallo, speaking a day ahead of a third round of negotiations between VW management and unions, said the proposals crossed several red lines and were not acceptable, asking the company to come up with a plan that maps out a future for all sites.

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