Volkswagen union invokes talks clause over restructuring dispute
IG Metall moved to invoke a clause requiring talks with Volkswagen ($VOW3) over concerns that a newer turnaround plan could undermine the company’s existing labor agreement. The union wants management to uphold job and investment commitments made in the earlier settlement. Volkswagen said it welcomes discussions. The dispute centers on a restructuring plan involving much larger workforce reductions and possible future plant closures. Those proposals should not be read as newly completed layoffs.