Volkswagen shares accelerate after decision to reduce German workforce
6th Sep 2005, 08:38 GMT
BERLIN—German auto maker Volkswagen AG said yesterday it plans to cut its workforce in its home country, complaining that its factories have "several thousand" surplus employees, despite rising demand for its cars.
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