Volkswagen Workers to Begin Striking Monday, Union Says

IG Metall said its members would down tools for a few hours a day after the auto giant and union leaders failed to agree on how to cut costs.

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Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s nominee for US attorney-general

Former congressman says controversy around his nomination had become a ‘distraction’
Business - Financial Times - November 21
Volkswagen workers in Germany prepare to strike within weeks

Executives reject union proposal that would rule out factory closures in the country
World - Financial Times - November 21
Volkswagen Faces Prospect of Strikes in December as Talks With Unions Set to Continue

Negotiations are set to resume on Dec. 9 as the German car maker faces weak demand for electric vehicles and competition from lower-cost Chinese competitors.
Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 21
Amazon workers worldwide set to protest on Black Friday weekend, union federation says

Amazon workers in more than 20 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, plan to hold protests or go on strike between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, two of the marquee ...
Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago
Amazon workers plan strike from Black Friday to Cyber Monday

Amazon workers and some allies are planning a worldwide strike during one of the company’s biggest weekends, from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. The strike, called “Make Amazon Pay,” is organized by ...
Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago
Boeing union backs sweetened contract offer that could end strike, sets vote for Monday

The unionized machinists walked off the job on Sept. 13, halting most of Boeing's aircraft production.
Business - CNBC - November 1
Volkswagen labour union proposes salary cuts to avoid lay-offs

World - Yahoo News - November 20