Volkswagen triggers review of future wage deal, ends some agreements
Volkswagen triggered a review clause in its future wage agreement with IG Metall and will terminate various collective agreements effective Dec. 31, 2026, to create room for staff reductions. The company said employment protections remain unaffected and that IG Metall’s requested 5% pay rise does not fit the current situation.
1. Agreements under review
Volkswagen said it had triggered the review clause in its future wage agreement with IG Metall and would terminate various collective agreements effective Dec. 31, 2026, to secure room for staff reductions. The company said the future wage agreement’s employment protection provisions were not affected.
2. Pay talks planned
Volkswagen said the tense market environment and need to cut costs meant IG Metall’s requested 5% pay rise did not fit the current situation. Further talks with the union were planned for the second half of October.
