Audi Hungaria all over the news as layoff rumours emerge
According to news outlet G7, layoffs at Audi Hungaria commenced already in the spring based on employee data.
2019.11.02 10:16
Korean Hankook management assumes crucial role in concluding wage talks to end strikes
The management of Hankook Tire and the Federation of Chemical Workers of Hungary (VDSZ) finally made an agreement on workers’ wages on Thursday evening, ending work stoppages ongoing since March 12th, VDSZ have announced.
2019.03.23 11:07
Hungarian automotive industry: week 8 2019 edition
Plant director to head BMW’s Debrecen plant revealed, Suzuki concludes wage agreement, Continental opens development centre and Lufthansa opens repair centre in Miskolc. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2019.02.25 17:39
Strike looms at Hankook’s Dunaújváros plant as management disrupts talks with union
A strike committee has been formed at Dunaújváros-based Hankook due to a halt in wage talks, the Federation of Chemical Workers of Hungary (VDSZ) reports.
2019.02.25 12:54
An Audi strike with unforeseen consequences
How will the companies that have been enjoying the added benefits of low wages in recent years react? Where are the tolerance margins when it comes to profits?
2019.02.13 08:30
Workers’ strike at Audi Hungaria finally ends with agreement
The Audi Hungaria management and workers’ union finally reached an agreement on Wednesday afternoon after a nearly week-long strike at the German manufacturer´s Győr-based plant.
2019.01.30 23:23
BREAKING: workers at Audi Hungaria plant announce week-long strike
Workers at Győr-based Audi Hungaria have said they will go on a week-long strike on January 24th.
2019.01.23 16:15
Strike committee formed at Audi Hungaria after union rejects undisclosed offer
Although Audi Hungaria’s latest wage offer has been finally disclosed to workers, as of yet, it has not been publicly revealed.
2019.01.15 17:56
Strike committee looms at Audi Hungaria after unsuccessful wage talks between union and management
The Audi Hungaria Independent Trade Union has held an extraordinary meeting after the car manufacturer’s failure to provide workers with a written wage offer.
2019.01.10 12:21
Vasas announces major wage increase at Kecskemét plant following agreement with Mercedes
Following a four-month negotiation period, MBMH Vasas Union has made a successful wage agreement with the Kecskemét-based Mercedes plant.
2018.12.06 14:41
Hungarian automotive industry: week 48 2018 edition
Approximately every tenth future engineer disappears from higher education: there are students who go to study abroad and there are those who apply for a job. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2018.12.03 14:50
Wage talks begin at Audi Hungaria – management makes first offer
Audi Hungaria Zrt.´s offer for the next two years includes a 7 percent annual wage increase, HUF 620,000 in gross cafeteria benefits and a new early retirement scheme.
2018.11.01 18:21
Hungarian automotive industry: week 8 2018 edition
Last week saw anniversaries, announcements on new investments and a number of awards. Let’s recap what week 8 brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2018.02.26 13:29
Strikes continue at Miskolc Bosch plant
Workers at the Bosch Group’s Miskolc plant have announced another strike for Sunday following unsuccessful wage talks between the management of Robert Bosch Energy and Body Systems Kft. and representatives of the plant’s employees.
2018.02.18 20:27
Bosch workers go on strike in Miskolc
The National Trade Union of Employees Designed for Life (ÉTMOSz) held a two-hour warning strike at one of the Bosch Group’s Miskolc-based plants on Monday this week, demanding a wage increase for its workers.
2018.02.15 20:38
Hungarian automotive industry: week 6 2018 edition
Five suppliers announce new investments, Mercedes-Benz unveils new model from Kecskemét, Zalaegerszeg test track to host student competition. Let´s recap what the sixth week this year brought in Hungary´s automotive industry.
2018.02.12 18:50
Hungarian automotive industry: week 16 2017 edition
Mercedes, Lear join companies and organisations pushing for the withdrawal of the latest Labour Code proposal. Global suppliers such as Bridgestone, AGC, SCS report on expanding Hungarian activities. Let’s recap what the sixteenth week this year brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2017.04.24 18:03
Hungarian automotive industry: week 9 2017 edition
Last week was all about suppliers in the Hungarian automotive industry. Plant shutdowns, new investments – last week brought something to report on from both ends of the spectrum.
2017.03.06 11:52
Audi Hungaria management finally reaches agreement with trade union
With talks under way since January 23, the management of Audi Hungaria and the independent trade union have finally agreed on the workers’ pay rise for 2017 and 2018.
2017.02.10 19:53
Hungarian automotive industry: week 5 2017 edition
Still no agreement between the Audi Hungaria management and trade union, although the two sides are getting closer. Tatabánya-based Bridgestone readies for substantial wage increase, Mercedes prepares for gigantic investment project.
2017.02.06 14:30
Audi Hungaria trade union rejects management’s offer, loosens demands
The trade union has discussed, and eventually rejected, the management’s latest offer from earlier this week in a strike committee meeting.
2017.02.03 22:31
Hungarian automotive industry: week 4 2017 edition
The workers at Audi Hungaria Zrt. held a two-hour warning strike last week. Bosch announced to build a new CEE logistics hub in Hungary. Let’s recap what the fourth week this year brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2017.01.30 12:13
Audi workers hold two-hour warning strike at Győr plant
11am on Thursday morning saw the end of a warning strike held by workers of Audi Hungaria on the engine plant’s entire production floor, as the trade union had been unable to reach an agreement with the plant’s management.
2017.01.27 00:24
Hungarian automotive industry: week 3 2017 edition
Heated wage talks between trade union and Audi management, Opel reports on new records in production, Rába launches strategic investment scheme. Let’s recap what the third week this year brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2017.01.23 13:27
Details of wage proposal by Audi Hungaria management revealed
Audi Hungaria has proposed a two-year wage increase plan to the Hungarian plant’s trade union, it was revealed in a statement released on the union’s website.
2016.12.14 12:45
