VW works council seeks action on industry challenges

Volkswagen staff representatives called for immediate action from management and policymakers on investment, tariffs, electricity prices and partial retirement amid nationwide protests on Monday against job cuts in the German car industry. At both German and European levels, works council chief Daniela Cavallo and IG Metall union head Christiane Benner called for stronger protection against unfair competition from China, a more effective European Union subsidy policy and the continuation of a phased retirement programme.