Tens of thousands of Volkswagen workers are taking part in strikes at plants across Germany Monday, marking the largest walkouts at the carmaker’s domestic operations since 2018.

In a demonstration of unrest, nearly 100,000 Volkswagen employees engages in strikes across Germany, contesting the automaker's proposals for wage reductions and potential site closures. IG Metall union has warned of escalating industrial action if the company persists with its current plans.