As expected but imo all in vain
Thousands of Volkswagen workers in Germany went on strike on Monday after the company announced plans to close three plants and slash pensions.
“Warning strikes will begin Monday in all plants,” said Thorsten Gröger, who is leading the union negotiations with German auto giant
In October, VW reported a 64% plummet in third-quarter profits. Other German automakers, such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz, have also reported major losses.
https://www.dw.com/en/volkswagen-workers-strike-at-factories-across-germany/a-70933630