German union threatens retaliation as Volkswagen plans termination of wage agreements
IG Metall said the move could trigger strikes as Volkswagen seeks to reopen pay talks and cut costs across its German plants.
- On Wednesday, Volkswagen terminated most collective wage agreements in Germany, aiming to open room for negotiation as the company seeks to adjust provisions in light of cost pressures.
- Chinese rivals are sharpening their focus on the European market, piling pressure on costly German manufacturing sites and prompting Volkswagen's restructuring efforts.
- IG Metall union official Thorsten Gröger condemned the move as a "foul blow against the workforce," while union leaders accused the company of declaring "war" on its staff.
- Strikes are possible from January 1, as VW works council chair Daniela Cavallo predicted a "bitter dispute at the turn of the year."
- Employment security provisions agreed upon in 2024 and set to last until 2030 remain unaffected, though wage agreement termination takes effect by December 31, 2026.
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German car industry breaks with IG Metall union – Union warns that “anyone who touches workers’ pockets should expect a fight”
According to the Volkswagen Group, almost all collective agreements have been terminated. The company announced in Hanover that with regard to the cost burden of VW, regulations in these contracts would have to be adapted.
Reformatorisch Dagblad
Volkswagen intends to terminate the majority of collective labor agreements within the automotive group by the end of this year. The company hopes to adjust various arrangements in this way as part of a major cost-cutting round. Union leaders are reacting furiously and threatening strikes.
osthessen-news.de
The conflict between Volkswagen management and the employee side is becoming more acute: the automaker has terminated ten collective agreements. The first consequences could soon be felt by VW employees.The car maker Volkswagen has resigned a large part of his collective agreements in the struggle for sharper austerity measures - including the important collective agreement. From the company's point of view, different regulations in these contra…
Anadolu Ajansı
anews.com.trIG Metall says employment guarantees through 2030 remain intact but warns strikes could begin Jan. 1, 2027
In the struggle for sharper austerity measures, the car builder Volkswagen has terminated a large part of its collective agreements – including the important collective agreement. From the company's point of view, different regulations in these contracts have to be adapted with regard to the current cost pressure, VW informed after a conversation with employee representatives in Hanover. A speaker did not want to comment on the exact number of t…
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