Strikes to hit Volkswagen in December as clash with labour escalates

Volkswagen workers in Germany could go on strike as early as next week, with the IG Metall union warning of "necessary" walkouts starting from December 1. The dispute centers around layoffs, plant closures, and wage cuts. Volkswagen has proposed a 10% wage reduction to cut costs and increase profits amid declining European car sales and competition from China. The company is also threatening to close German plants for the first time in its history.