VW and workers lock horns over layoffs as profits plummet – DW – 10/30/2024
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Volkswagen and unions are set for talks over management plans for plant closures and mass layoffs. The talks come as Europe's biggest car manufacturer reported a profit slump due to high costs and growing competition.

Volkswagen and unions are set for talks over management plans for plant closures and mass layoffs. The talks come as Europe’s biggest car manufacturer reported a profit slump due to high costs and growing competition.

Car giant Volkswagen and labor leaders were set for talks on Wednesday, as company bosses said they would table proposals to tackle high costs and growing competition.

The discussions come on the same day VW announced a 64% plunge in profits and amid concern about widespread job cuts.

  • Superfool@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    I look at the VW range and I see boring cars. I love my Passat B8 and the earlier and later Golf, but the new electric range is dull and plagued with problems.

    £50k for an ID3 GTX with a little spec is expensive.