Volkswagen opens talks with IG Metall after terminating several labor agreements effective end-2026

By Public Technologies
  • Volkswagen opened revision talks with IG Metall under a clause in its future collective agreement, citing a sharp industry downturn.
  • Management is pushing to accelerate cost cuts, execute the “Group Target Picture 2030” plan, and expand socially acceptable headcount reductions.
  • Several collective agreements were terminated effective Dec. 31, 2026, widening the scope for renegotiation; terms remain in force for now.
  • The future collective agreement’s employment safeguards were excluded from the terminations.
  • Next round of talks is scheduled for the second half of October.


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