Workers at nine Volkswagen car and component plants across Germany started two-hour strikes on Monday, bringing assembly lines to a halt as labour and management clash over the future of Europe's biggest carmaker.

Volkswagen (VWAGY) workers across the automaker’s home country have gone on strike to protest the company’s decision to change labor agreements and — potentially — close factories. Here’s what you need to know.

VW workers have walked off the job this morning in Germany in reaction to proposed staff cuts and factory closures.