Remuneration Works council claims VW is freezing wages until 2030 Management warned it will “reap what it sows” by German union, with directive said to affect around 660,000 employees worldwide iStock.com/TBE Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Monday 19 October 2026 VW’s global works council and its largest union claim the German automotive giant is implementing a worldwide freeze on salaries, according to a review of internal documents. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Collective Bargaining VW cancels collective bargaining agreements in continued cost-cutting drive Unions VW criticised for “disastrous” layoff communications Restructuring Mercedes revives voluntary redundancy programme amid productivity push Harassment Ford to pay $2.3m to resolve EEOC claims over racist graffiti