The automaker agreed to keep all 10 of its factories in Germany open and to guarantee workers’ jobs until the end of 2030.
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Volkswagen Unions Begin Short Strikes and Threaten More
Workers at nine of the automaker’s German factories walked off their jobs for several hours, and warned they would escalate the action if their demands went unmet.
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Volkswagen Profit Shrinks as Unions Threaten Strike
Germany’s biggest automaker said its profit dropped 42 percent in the third quarter, as union leaders warned that workers were ready to walk out over a wage dispute.
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Volkswagen’s Woes Reflect a Stagnant German Economy
Germany’s largest automaker rode a wave of strong sales for years, but lagging demand and pressure from China are forcing it to consider layoffs.
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Volkswagen Quits Labor Agreement, Paving Way for Job Cuts
A week after it announced it was considering closing factories in Germany, the automaker said it was exiting a labor contract that protected workers from layoffs.
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Volkswagen Considers Closing Plants in Germany
For the first time in its 87-year history, the automaker is considering shuttering factories in Germany, citing the need to remain competitive.
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What Happened When a German Car Factory Went All Electric
Volkswagen’s plant in Zwickau stopped producing Golfs and switched to electric vehicles, illuminating the risks and opportunities for factory towns and cities.
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Unions in Sweden Expand Blockade Against Tesla
In sympathy with striking mechanics, unions representing dockworkers, electricians and others in the country are refusing to do work for the electric carmaker.
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Job Action Against Tesla Puts Sweden’s Unions in Spotlight
The automaker’s mechanics in Sweden are striking for a collective agreement, and dockworkers say they will support the battle. Tesla is expected to join the talks on Monday.
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Tesla Wants to Double Size of Its German Factory
The electric automaker wants to produce a million cars a year at its plant near Berlin, a step that would make it Europe’s largest car factory.