IG Metall union says wage deal reached with Volkswagen to avoid plant closings, involuntary layoffs for German workers Associated Press Finance Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 11:03 AM FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — IG Metall union says wage deal reached with Volkswagen to avoid plant closings, involuntary layoffs for German workers. View Comments Terms and Privacy Policy Your Privacy Choices Utah Privacy Notice Recommended Stories