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    Volkswagen brushes off union's cost savings proposals

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on November 30, 2024

    1 min read

    Last updated: January 28, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Volkswagen dismisses IG Metall's €1.5 billion cost savings proposal, citing unsustainable financial relief despite high costs and Chinese competition.

    Volkswagen Dismisses Union's Cost Savings Proposals

    BERLIN (Reuters) - Volkswagen, under pressure by high costs and Chinese competition, brushed off union proposals for cost savings on Friday, just days ahead of planned walkouts meant to avoid unprecedented plant closures.

    "Although there may also be positive effects in the short term, the measures will not lead to any sustainable financial relief for the company in the coming years", the company said in a statement, adding it would remain in contact with labour representatives.

    Germany's powerful IG Metall union this month proposed 1.5 billion euros ($1.6 billion) in cost savings, including forgoing bonuses for 2025 and 2026.

    "Sustainable savings of 1.5 billion euros cannot be ascertained even after intensive analysis", the company said on Friday.

    ($1 = 0.9468 euros)

    (Reporting by Christina Amann and Thomas Seythal; Editing by Miranda Murray)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Volkswagen rejects €1.5 billion cost savings plan by IG Metall.
    • •Company faces high costs and competition from China.
    • •Union proposed forgoing bonuses for 2025 and 2026.
    • •Planned walkouts aim to prevent plant closures.
    • •Volkswagen remains in talks with labor representatives.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Volkswagen brushes off union's cost savings proposals

    1What is the main topic?

    The article discusses Volkswagen's rejection of a union's cost savings proposal amid financial pressures.

    2What did the union propose?

    The union proposed €1.5 billion in cost savings, including forgoing bonuses for 2025 and 2026.

    3Why did Volkswagen reject the proposal?

    Volkswagen stated the measures would not provide sustainable financial relief in the coming years.

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