In view of the surprisingly good cash situation at VW, the works council is now calling for a bonus for employees covered by collective agreements. Head of the Works Council Daniela Cavallo justified the move with the six billion euros by which Volkswagen had recently adjusted its cash flow upwards. "If everyone together has now delivered such a good performance in terms of cost discipline," said Cavallo in a special edition of the Works Council newspaper "Mitbestimmen", which was obtained by dpa, "a recognition bonus is only fair. We demand this for all in-house employees - including those in Saxony."
According to the General Works Council, the bonus could be paid in May. This is the month in which VW has traditionally paid out the flexible pay bonus, which will no longer be paid this year. The reduction was part of the savings package agreed between IG Metall and the Group last year shortly before Christmas following tough collective bargaining negotiations. The flexible bonus is not due to return until 2028. However, the almost 1,900 euro advance payment on the bonus in November was not touched.
