Mexico urges Volkswagen, workers to resume talks after wage deal rejected
Mexico’s labor ministry urged Volkswagen and workers at its Puebla plant to resume talks after union members rejected a proposed 13.16% wage increase for two years. More than 3,100 of the 5,600 workers who voted rejected the proposal.
1. Workers reject wage proposal
Members of the Automakers' Union rejected a proposed 13.16% across-the-board wage increase valid for two years, Mexico’s labor ministry said. More than 5,600 workers, representing 90.3% of union members, participated in the vote, and over 3,100 rejected the proposal.
2. Ministry urges renewed talks
The ministry called on Volkswagen and workers at its assembly plant in Puebla to resume talks. It said it would continue supporting workers with the Federal Center for Conciliation, fostering dialogue and prioritizing a joint solution.
3. Puebla plant context
The Puebla assembly plant is one of Volkswagen’s biggest plants and a major export base for North America.
