Employee strikes are set to begin in December at German Volkswagen plants after failed negotiations over cost-cutting measures, including plant closures and job cuts. Volkswagen faces competition from Chinese manufacturers and declining demand for electric vehicles, prompting drastic actions such as a 10% pay cut for remaining workers and outsourcing tasks. The workers' council suggests management should forfeit bonuses to help reduce labor costs. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)