Volkswagen, IG Metall Agree to Start Labor Talks Nov. 24 as Automaker Seeks Cost Cuts

Bitget2026/10/23 15:05

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Volkswagen and IG Metall will begin collective bargaining November 24, 2026, in Emden, with talks continuing December 15, 2026, in Zwickau.
Management seeks rapid labor cost reductions as sharply deteriorating economic conditions threaten competitiveness.
Plans call for 12,000 additional job cuts by 2030, beyond the more than 35,000 agreed in December 2024.
Proposed measures include voluntary departures and subsidized transfer companies to help employees find new jobs.
Existing contractual job security commitments remain in place despite the planned workforce reductions.

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Volkswagen, IG Metall Agree to Start Labor Talks Nov. 24 as Automaker Seeks Cost Cuts

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