Volkswagen labor dispute: pay cuts vs. bonuses as auto crisis deepens

Volkswagen and the German metal industry are entering a dispute over whether wage increases remain feasible amid the current economic downturn, with management bonuses also under scrutiny. The conflict signals intensifying cost pressures at Europe's largest automaker as it navigates weak demand and the EV transition. The outcome will set a precedent for German industrial wage negotiations.

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