The German industrial union IG Metall and its works councils at Volkswagen (VW) are always ready to sacrifice the jobs, wages and rights of the workforce upon the altar of “competitiveness” and “return on investment.” If, however, their own six-figure salaries are on the line, they defend them by every means possible.
On Friday, the Volkswagen management board and the IG Metall-dominated works council revealed the first information on which electric models are to be built in which plants.
To defend jobs at VW, rank-and-file action committees must be set up, bringing together all VW workers who are serious about fighting. These committees must be independent of the works councils and IG Metall union.