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VW faces protests in Germany over proposed job cuts and factory closures
Volkswagen faces protests in Germany over a proposed plan to cut up to 100,000 jobs and close factories. The union IG Metall organized demonstrations at 18 sites, including the company's headquarters, criticizing CEO Oliver Blume for shifting blame to workers for past failures.
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