VW and IG Metall: Agreement prevents factory closures in Emden!

VW and IG Metall: Agreement prevents factory closures in Emden!

In the tariff conflict between Volkswagen and IG Metall, a serious breakthrough could be achieved. According to a report by NWZONLINE, the work in Emden is retained after plant access and operational dismissals have been averted. However, the carmaker plans to dismantle over 35,000 jobs by 2030. According to the company representatives, this dismantling is to be organized socially, while the union continues to work for the rights of employees.

progress in the negotiations

Intensive negotiations between VW and IG Metall have been running since Monday to reach an agreement. In a press conference that took place in Hanover on Friday evening, the union wanted to inform about the current status of the talks, as can be seen from a report by Donaukurier. Representatives of both sides work together to find a solution until Christmas despite the sometimes very divergent positions. Some participants noted that there were progress, but there was still no final agreement.

Special issues remain the announced factory closures and the introduction of flat -rate wage cuts of up to ten percent, which IG Metall views as "red lines". These last details are crucial to find a stable compromise that also maintains the interests of employees. The public remains excited about the official results of these negotiations, while the pressure on the negotiators remains high.