Volkswagen workers are set to engage in warning strikes at their German factories starting Monday, December 2, in response to proposed layoffs. The IG Metall union emphasized that this could lead to one of the toughest collective bargaining conflicts in the company’s history. Despite the employees’ opposition, Volkswagen management rejected a union proposal aimed at cost reduction without factory closures. The company indicated it plans to implement measures to ensure supply chain continuity during the strikes, as it attempts to recover competitiveness amidst ongoing restructuring discussions.