Volkswagen to cut further 50,000 jobs as it ends row with union over revival plan
Under-pressure carmaker will shed 15% of workforce and halve its product line in sector’s biggest ever restructure The car company Volkswagen has approved controversial plans to shed 100,000 jobs in a battle for survival as it faces fierce competition from Chinese rivals. After the latest round of talks this week, the company announced a further 50,000 job cuts and agreed a staggered end to current production at four German plants: Emden, Zwickau, Hanover and the Audi site in Neckarsulm between…
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