Thousands of workers protest massive job cuts at Brussels car factory
THOUSANDS of mechanics demonstrated in the Belgian capital today to protest against the threat of massive job cuts at a Brussels car factory.
Protests erupted after German car manufacturer Audi announced that it would “phase out” production at its Forest plant in southern Brussels — threatening around 3,000 jobs.
Police estimate that around 5,500 demonstrators took part in the march.
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