Volkswagen workers walk out on strike as German auto industry is engulfed in crisis
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"If necessary, this will be the toughest wage dispute Volkswagen has ever seen," Groeger warned in a statement Sunday. He charged that "Volkswagen has set fire to our collective bargaining agreements" and that the company board is now "throwing open petrol drums into it." This underscores the seriousness of the workers' fight for job protection amid VW's massive cost-cutting plans.
VW said it "respects workers' rights" and believes in "constructive dialogue" in a bid to reach "a lasting solution that is collectively supported." This shows the company’s willingness to engage in negotiations amidst the ongoing labor tensions.
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