"We now need joint and consistent action to find a viable and sustainable solution in the interests of our workforce and our company," Meiswinkel said, highlighting the gravity of the situation.
"Act decisively," said Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume, emphasizing the competition and Germany's declining manufacturing status as key drivers behind the proposed plant closures.
Employee council chief Daniela Cavallo warned that layoffs are just the beginning of a potential "sell-off" in the industry, pledging to fight against such measures.
Unions have raised the possibility of strikes unless VW withdraws its plans for plant closures, indicating strong opposition to management's restructuring proposals.
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