Volkswagen faces mounting pressure as widespread warning strikes are set to commence across all manufacturing facilities, affecting approximately 120,000 employees under the company's in-house wage agreement. The situation has become particularly critical as the automotive giant proposes a controversial 10% wage reduction while contemplating facility closures and potential layoffs. This labor dispute emerges amid challenging financial circumstances, with the company's ope Rating margin plummeting to a mere 3.6% in the third quarter—the lowest among major German automakers. The severity of these developments has pushed Volkswagen's stock to a 14-year low, dropping below the €80 threshold. Strategic Response Measures To mitigate the impact of the impending strikes, Volkswagen has implemented emergency protocols to maintain essential operations and minimize disruptions to customer deliveries and industrial partnerships.