German metal workers strike at Volkswagen

Actions are planned throughout Germany. Monday night there will be demonstrations at the Volkswagen factory in Osnabrück, which is threatened with closure, where around 2,500 people work. A spokesperson for IG Metall Osnabrück said 250 employees were on site.

The management of the German car manufacturer Volkswagen informed the unions on Monday that it wants to close at least three factories in Germany, and that staff will be laid off at all other factories. Tens of thousands of jobs are at risk.

IG Metall is demanding 7 percent more wages within a year, while employers have offered 3.6 percent over a period of 27 months. The companies point to disappointing production figures and a lack of orders.