Volkswagen considers temporary layoffs at Spain's Navarra plant

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Madrid - The plant - which has around 4,800 workers - is currently working normally.

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Published: Wed 11 Mar 2020, 3:36 PM

Last updated: Wed 11 Mar 2020, 5:39 PM

German carmaker Volkswagen has agreed with the main unions at its plant in Spain's Navarra region that some workers will be temporarily sent home in case of a disruption of the supply chain because of the coronavirus, a spokesman said.

The plant - which has around 4,800 workers - is currently working normally and the details of how many workers could be temporarily laid off would be decided if it becomes necessary, the spokesman said.


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