Thorsten Groger, the union IG Metall's lead negotiator with VW, stated, 'If need be, it will be the toughest collective bargaining battle Volkswagen has ever seen,' highlighting the escalating tensions.
Groger accused VW managers of aggravating the situation: 'Volkswagen has set fire to our collective agreements,' emphasizing the depth of the conflict between the union and the company.
VW's plan to close at least three plants and cut pay by 10% represents the first domestic closures in the company's 87-year history, causing significant unrest.
The struggles faced by positive Germany's largest employer stem from declining consumer demand and the costly transition to electric vehicles amid increasing competition from China.
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