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Volkswagen, unions continue talks over plant closures and pay cuts, sources state

Talks in between Volkswagen and labour unions over plant closures and pay cuts are expected to last well into Thursday as both sides have actually still not reached a deal, according to 2 individuals familiar with the matter.

Talks have been continuous considering that Monday in hopes of reaching an arrangement before Christmas to prevent huge strikes that the IG Metall union has actually warned might start as early as next year.

Around 100,000 workers have already staged two separate strikes in the previous month, the biggest in the business's history, protesting management's strategies to cut wages, minimize capability, and potentially closed down German plants for the very first time.

Talks could still break down, the sources said, asking for anonymity as the settlements were personal.

There's still much to do, among the sources stated.

Volkswagen declined to comment and IG Metall was not instantly available for a remark.

Both sides stay far apart on essential concerns, including the potential for plant closures. Labour agents have strongly opposed this, while the carmaker has actually kept it can not rule out the possibility.

Citing individuals familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported earlier in the day that Volkswagen and labour unions were nearing an arrangement to restructure the brand name without closing factories in Germany.

The management is willing to keep plants running and restore job security contracts up until 2030 in exchange for employees foregoing reward payments, according to the report.

Volkswagen, Europe's biggest car manufacturer, is grappling with lean need, rising costs and inexpensive competition from China.

(source: Reuters)