Volkswagen faces worker backlash over potential 140,000 job cuts, plant closures

By New Zealand Blog News Service Jul 17, 2026

Volkswagen’s works council will hold extraordinary staff meetings with CEO Oliver Blume in August as workers seek clarity on plans that could impact up to 140,000 jobs.
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