Volkswagen's management has threatened to close plants in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history, citing the need to reduce costs and increase profits.
The IG Metall union proposed saving measures worth 1.5 billion euros, including forgoing bonuses for the next two years, which management dismissed as unrealistic.
"This was the first, powerful impact of a winter of protest. Volkswagen should come to its senses and finally shelve its nightmare plans," said Thorsten Groeger.
Almost 100,000 workers participated in walkouts across Germany, signaling major unrest as they protest management's plans for wage cuts and potential plant closures.
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