After extensive negotiations, IG Metall and Volkswagen management reached an agreement ensuring job security and sustainable investment for the future. All manufacturing plants in Germany will remain open, avoiding redundancies and wage cuts until 2030. The deal includes provisions for job reductions through early retirement and buyouts, while also revising the outdated salary structure. Protests by employees played a crucial role in achieving this outcome. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)