Audi Employees Face Potential Significant Pay Cuts

The automaker is in talks with its works council over cost-saving measures that could reduce wages by up to one month's salary.

Audi is considering a cost-cutting plan that may impact the wages of its approximately 55,000 German employees.
Proposed measures include delaying scheduled tariff increases, eliminating bonuses, and cutting night shift and overtime pay.
The company's profit-sharing program, which distributed €8,840 per employee last year, may also be reduced or eliminated.
Audi has confirmed exploratory discussions with the works council but has not disclosed specific figures or details.
The automaker cites worsening economic conditions and declining sales, including a 12% drop in global deliveries in 2024, as reasons for the proposed cuts.