Audi Mexico Averts Strike as Workers Agree to 4.6% Wage Increase in 2026 Deal
Details of the 2026 Wage Agreement and Negotiations
By Fabiola Arámburo
Approval of the 2026 Contract
MEXICO CITY, June 24 (Reuters) - Workers at Audi Mexico, a subsidiary of Germany's Volkswagen, approved a contract for 2026 with a 4.6% wage increase, the company and labor union said on Wednesday, averting a potential strike at the assembly plant in Puebla state.
Union Vote and Compensation Breakdown
The union said workers voted to approve Audi's offer, which represented a 19.5% compensation increase including benefits. The one-year deal will be reviewed annually.
Initial Demands from the Union
The union originally sought a 15% wage rise and a 5% increase in benefits as part of its 2026 contract review.
Strike Threat and Resolution
Strike Delay and Negotiation Deadline
Audi and the union had earlier delayed a strike initially set for June 16, pushing the deadline to reach a deal to June 26.
Impact on Puebla Plant Operations
The agreement prevents a work stoppage at the Puebla plant, which employs roughly 4,000 unionized workers.
(Reporting by Fabiola Arámburo, Editing by Daina Beth Solomon and Cynthia Osterman)