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Volkswagen-IG Metall Wage Talks Fail; Strike Threat Looms

After a 23-hour negotiation marathon in Hannover, Volkswagen and IG Metall failed to reach a wage agreement on December 19th, 2024, leaving the future uncertain and with the threat of expanded strikes looming for 2025. Key sticking points include VW's proposed plant closures, 10% pay cut, and reduce...

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welt.de
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Volkswagen-IG Metall Talks Fail: Threat of Major Strikes in 2025

Volkswagen and IG Metall's 46-hour negotiation in Hannover over pay cuts, plant closures, and layoffs ended without an agreement, leaving the possibility of escalated labor action in 2025.

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16% Bias Score

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lefigaro.fr
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EU Faces Pressure to Reconsider Automaker CO2 Emission Fines

France, Italy, and other EU countries are opposing potential fines for automakers failing to meet 2025 CO2 emission targets, arguing it would harm the industry's competitiveness. This follows the EU's plan to ban new combustion engine vehicles by 2035.

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europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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China's Auto Sales Boom Masks Growing Industry Instability

China's vehicle sales are projected to hit a record high in 2024, exceeding 31 million units, driven by a government trade-in policy and aggressive promotions, while the intense competition is causing some automakers to struggle financially.

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44% Bias Score

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cnbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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GM Ends Cruise Robotaxi Operations, Shifting Focus to Core Business

General Motors ended its Cruise robotaxi operations after spending over \$10 billion, citing high costs and market competition; the decision is expected to save over \$1 billion annually and refocus the company on core automotive and personal autonomous vehicle businesses.

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48% Bias Score

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taz.de
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Volkswagen to Cut 1,000 Jobs Amidst Electric Vehicle Sales Slump

Volkswagen will eliminate 1,000 temporary contracts at its Zwickau electric vehicle plant by end of 2025 due to declining electric vehicle sales (down 14% in Europe from January to September 2024) and criticism of its model strategy, impacting nearly 10,000 employees and highlighting broader issues ...

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60% Bias Score

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theglobeandmail.com
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Volkswagen-IG Metall Talks Continue Amid Threat of Major Strikes

Volkswagen and IG Metall union are in crunch talks to avert major strikes in 2025 over potential factory closures and mass layoffs in Germany, with a possible pre-Christmas deal under negotiation amid intense pressure from investors.

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36% Bias Score

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cnbc.com
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Dow's Historic Losing Streak Amid Broader Market Stability

The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered its longest losing streak since 1978, while the broader market fared better; the Fed is expected to cut interest rates, although this is not universally supported; Congress is attempting to avoid a government shutdown; Nissan and Honda are considering a merg...

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zeit.de
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Volkswagen-IG Metall Labor Talks: Crucial Negotiations to Avert Major Dispute

Volkswagen and IG Metall are holding crucial two-day negotiations in Hannover to avert a major labor dispute involving potential 10% wage cuts, plant closures, and layoffs affecting roughly 130,000 employees across Niedersachsen, Hessen, and Sachsen. The union has already staged two rounds of strike...

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36% Bias Score

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zeit.de
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Volkswagen-IG Metall Wage Dispute: Crucial Talks Underway

Volkswagen and IG Metall are engaged in critical wage negotiations, with a 10% pay cut proposed by VW and job security demanded by the union, impacting around 130,000 employees.

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52% Bias Score

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dailymail.co.uk
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GM's Mass Layoff Sparks Outrage Over Treatment of Long-Term Employee

General Motors laid off approximately 1,000 employees globally on November 15th, 2024, including Adam Bernard, a 60-year-old with 38 years of service, who was notified via email at 5:07 a.m.; this sparked public outrage due to the impersonal nature of the dismissal and broader concerns about corpora...

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"GM Abandons Robotaxi Venture Cruise, Focusing on Driver-Assist Systems"

"General Motors announced it is abandoning its money-losing Cruise robotaxi unit after investing \$2.4 billion and sustaining over \$10 billion in operating losses, choosing instead to focus on driver-assist technologies for its personal vehicles. This decision comes after a series of setbacks, incl...

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40% Bias Score

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