Those who stop their own free will receive financial payment – depending on the length of the service, it can reach 400 thousand euros.
The German automatically reminds that Volkswagen has reached an important stage in the cost reduction program: About 20 thousand employees have come up to leave the company early on the schedule. Two -Thirds of them retired. Bild reported this on Tuesday, June 3.
This program has previously agreed with trade unions by the end of last year. In general, until 2030, it is a plan to reduce 35 thousand jobs in German factories. The voluntary stops receive financial compensation – depending on the length of the service, it can reach 400 thousand euros.
In addition to dismissal, from 2026 the company will reduce the number of internships – from 1400 to 600 per year.
According to management, these steps will save up to 1.5 billion euros for wages annually.
Also, nearly 130 thousand employees have come up to pay salaries: Instead of an increase to 5%, they will be evacuated to a special fund where they are funded, including flexible work schedules. In addition, the company has canceled the pay of increasing vacation assistance.
Earlier it was reported that Volkswagen would not close a single factory, but would conduct a significant reduction.
Keep in mind that nearly 70,000 Volkswagen employees went to the strike due to the large -scale reduction in the company.
Volkswagen has left labor agreements that guarantee the maintenance of jobs until 2029.
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