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VW proposes 10% pay cut to tackle crisis

Published by Uma Rajagopal

Posted on October 31, 2024

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· Last updated: January 29, 2026

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The image showcases the Volkswagen logo, highlighting the company's recent proposal for a 10% wage reduction to combat financial difficulties amid weak demand and rising costs. This decision is part of ongoing negotiations with unions as VW seeks to stabilize its operations.
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FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen has proposed to cut wages at its brand by 10% to tackle weak demand and high costs, the division’s personnel chief Arne Meiswinkel told journalists after the second round of talks with unions. Meiswinkel said negotiations would resume for a third round on Nov. 21. (Reporting by Christoph Steitz and […]

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen has proposed to cut wages at its brand by 10% to tackle weak demand and high costs, the division’s personnel chief Arne Meiswinkel told journalists after the second round of talks with unions.

Meiswinkel said negotiations would resume for a third round on Nov. 21.

(Reporting by Christoph Steitz and Christina Amann, editing by Thomas Escritt)

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