BERLIN, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Tens of thousands of Volkswagen workers across Germany staged a nationwide strike on Monday, protesting the automaker's controversial cost-cutting plans, which include mass layoffs, wage reductions, and potential plant closures.
The strike, organized by IG Metall, one of Germany's most influential trade unions, impacted nine out of Volkswagen's ten factories in the country, including its Wolfsburg headquarters. IG Metall reported that approximately 66,000 workers participated, representing half of Volkswagen's German workforce.
