Audi Workers Push Back Against Proposed Job Cuts and Cost Reductions

The Audi works council opposes unconfirmed plans to cut up to 9,000 jobs and demands commitments to new production at the Ingolstadt plant.

Audi's works council has vowed to resist potential cost-cutting measures that could eliminate up to 9,000 jobs over the medium term, though the company has not confirmed these plans.
The council is demanding that Audi commit to producing an additional combustion-engine model at its Ingolstadt headquarters to ensure the plant's utilization.
Audi has faced significant challenges, including a 12% drop in vehicle sales in 2024 and declining demand for its electric models despite growth in the global EV market.
The company's struggles are attributed to delayed model launches, market conditions, and internal leadership instability in recent years.
Negotiations between Audi's management and the works council are ongoing, with workers preparing for potential escalation if their demands are not met.