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Volkswagen Workers to Confront CEO Over Plans That Could Cut 1,40,000 Jobs
mint - companies·Saturday, 18 July 2026
Volkswagen's works council has scheduled staff assemblies in August where workers will directly question CEO Oliver Blume about restructuring plans that threaten up to 1,40,000 jobs. The meetings will be held at the company's Wolfsburg headquarters and at plants in Emden and Zwickau, both of which face possible closure. The confrontations reflect deep worker anxiety at one of Europe's largest manufacturers.
Why It Matters
This is one of the biggest labour standoffs in global manufacturing right now. It shows how the shift to electric vehicles is forcing even giant automakers to make brutal workforce decisions.
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