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Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
VW's Wolfsburg plant may move to four-day week from 2027, works council says
Volkswagen's restructuring of its Wolfsburg plant from 2027 to make way for EV-only production could result in a temporary four-day working week at the plant, works council chief Daniela Cavallo told workers on Tuesday. Cavallo, a central figure in negotiations with management last year over cost cuts, said unions had agreed minimum capacity utilisation for the transition period, but urged workers to take extra shifts in the run-up to compensate for the likelihood of fewer working hours in years to come. "We have to make provisions now so that we can draw on them later ... From 2027 onwards, a temporary four-day week is not an unreasonable scenario," Cavallo said. Volkswagen's deal struck with unions last December to cut costs in Germany included moving production of the combustion engine Golf from Wolfsburg to Mexico from 2027, prompting concern among some employees at the carmaker's headquarters over the future of the plant. Cavallo sought to assure workers on Tuesday that the plant's future was in safer hands via plans to produce the electric Golf, as well as a successor to its T-Roc compact SUV, by the end of the decade, pointing to the steady decline in demand for the combustion engine version of the iconic VW car. Golf production globally, most of which was concentrated in Wolfsburg, has declined from over a million in 2015 to just over 300,000 in 2024, a graph compiled by the works council and seen by Reuters showed, with just 250,000 cars forecast for this year. "The trend is an unstoppable decline ... the Golf must go to Mexico! Sooner or later. Otherwise, our plant will eventually find itself at the bottom of these statistics I just showed," Cavallo said, according to comments published on the company intranet and seen by Reuters.
Al Etihad
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Al Etihad
VW's Wolfsburg plant may move to four-day week from 2027, Works Council says
3 June 2025 23:36 BERLIN (Reuters) Volkswagen's restructuring of its Wolfsburg plant from 2027 to make way for EV-only production could result in a temporary four-day working week at the plant, Daniela Cavallo, VW's Works Council Chief told workers on a central figure in negotiations with management last year over cost cuts, said unions had agreed on minimum capacity utilisation for the transition period, but urged workers to take extra shifts in the run-up to compensate for the likelihood of fewer working hours in years to come."We have to make provisions now so that we can draw on them later ... From 2027 onwards, a temporary four-day week is not an unreasonable scenario," Cavallo deal struck with unions last December to cut costs in Germany included moving production of the combustion engine Golf from Wolfsburg to Mexico in 2027, prompting concern among some employees at the carmaker's headquarters over the future of the sought to assure workers on Tuesday that the plant's future was in safer hands via plans to produce the electric Golf, as well as a successor to its T-Roc compact SUV, by the end of the decade, pointing to the steady decline in demand for the combustion engine version of the iconic VW production globally, most of which was concentrated in Wolfsburg, has declined from over a million in 2015 to just over 300,000 in 2024, a graph compiled by the Works Council and seen by Reuters showed, with just 250,000 cars forecast for this year.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
VW's Wolfsburg plant may move to four-day week from 2027, works council says
Reuters Tue, Jun 3, 2025, 6:40 AM 2 min read In This Article: VWAPY -0.84% (Corrects paragraph 6 to show that statistics refer to Golf production globally, not only in Wolfsburg) BERLIN (Reuters) - Volkswagen's restructuring of its Wolfsburg plant from 2027 to make way for EV-only production could result in a temporary four-day working week at the plant, works council chief Daniela Cavallo told workers on Tuesday. Cavallo, a central figure in negotiations with management last year over cost cuts, said unions had agreed minimum capacity utilisation for the transition period, but urged workers to take extra shifts in the run-up to compensate for the likelihood of fewer working hours in years to come. "We have to make provisions now so that we can draw on them later ... From 2027 onwards, a temporary four-day week is not an unreasonable scenario," Cavallo said. Volkswagen's deal struck with unions last December to cut costs in Germany included moving production of the combustion engine Golf from Wolfsburg to Mexico from 2027, prompting concern among some employees at the carmaker's headquarters over the future of the plant. Cavallo sought to assure workers on Tuesday that the plant's future was in safer hands via plans to produce the electric Golf, as well as a successor to its T-Roc compact SUV, by the end of the decade, pointing to the steady decline in demand for the combustion engine version of the iconic VW car. Golf production globally, most of which was concentrated in Wolfsburg, has declined from over a million in 2015 to just over 300,000 in 2024, a graph compiled by the works council and seen by Reuters showed, with just 250,000 cars forecast for this year. "The trend is an unstoppable decline ... the Golf must go to Mexico! Sooner or later. Otherwise, our plant will eventually find itself at the bottom of these statistics I just showed," Cavallo said, according to comments published on the company intranet and seen by Reuters. (Reporting by Victoria Waldersee, Editing by Friederike Heine, Ludwig Burger and David Evans) View Comments Terms and Privacy Policy Your Privacy Choices Recommended Stories
TimesLIVE
7 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
VW's Wolfsburg plant may move to four-day week from 2027
Volkswagen's restructuring of its Wolfsburg plant from 2027 to make way for EV-only production could result in a temporary four-day working week at the plant, works council chief Daniela Cavallo told workers on Tuesday. Cavallo, a central figure in negotiations with management last year over cost cuts, said unions had agreed to minimum capacity utilisation for the transition period, but urged workers to take extra shifts in the run-up to compensate for the likelihood of fewer working hours in years to come. 'We have to make provisions now so that we can draw on them later ... From 2027 onwards, a temporary four-day week is not an unreasonable scenario,' Cavallo said. Volkswagen's deal struck with unions last December to cut costs in Germany included moving production of the combustion-engine Golf from Wolfsburg to Mexico from 2027, prompting concern among some employees at the carmaker's headquarters over the future of the plant. Cavallo sought to assure workers on Tuesday that the plant's future was in safer hands via plans to produce the electric Golf, as well as a successor to its T-Roc compact SUV by the end of the decade, pointing to the steady decline in demand for the combustion engine version of the iconic VW car. Golf production in Wolfsburg had declined from more than a million in 2015 to just more than 300,000 in 2024, a graph compiled by the works council and seen by Reuters showed, with just 250,000 cars forecast for this year. 'The trend is an unstoppable decline ... the Golf must go to Mexico! Sooner or later. Otherwise, our plant will eventually find itself at the bottom of these statistics I just showed,' Cavallo said, according to comments published on the company intranet and seen by Reuters.
The Advertiser
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Football pioneer Cavallo leaves ALM for new opportunity
Adelaide United midfielder Josh Cavallo will depart A-League Men after sealing an overseas move. Cavallo, who in 2021 became the world's first openly gay professional male footballer, leaves the Reds after struggling for game time. The 25-year-old did not feature this season and was unused on the bench eight times under then-coach Carl Veart, playing his last Reds game in February 2024 against Sydney FC. Cavallo played just four games in the 2023/24 campaign, having suffered a hamstring strain after recovering from an Achilles tendon rupture. He played 49 games across all competitions after arriving at Adelaide in 2021 from Western United. "Adelaide United gave me the platform to grow as a footballer, but more importantly, it gave me a place to grow as a person," Cavallo said in a club statement. "I'll always be grateful to this club for embracing me and allowing me to live authentically. The support from my teammates, coaches, staff, and the incredible Reds fans has meant the world to me. "Adelaide will always feel like home, and I leave with immense pride in what we've achieved together - both on and off the field." South Australian left-back Jordan Elsey will depart Adelaide after the club opted against renewing his contract. Elsey played in four games this season in what was his second stint at his boyhood club. Making his professional career debut at Adelaide in 2013 after going up the junior ranks at the club, the 31-year-old was a central figure in their 2015/16 premiership and championship-winning side. He was also part of the Australia Cup-winning teams in 2018 and 2019, before leaving for Newcastle in 2021. Elsey returned to the Reds at the start of this season after brief spells at Perth Glory and Indian Super League team East Bengal. "This club means everything to me - it's where I grew up, made my debut, and shared unforgettable moments like winning the championship with my hometown team," Elsey said in a statement. "Leaving is incredibly tough because of my love for Adelaide United, but as they say that's football." Adelaide United midfielder Josh Cavallo will depart A-League Men after sealing an overseas move. Cavallo, who in 2021 became the world's first openly gay professional male footballer, leaves the Reds after struggling for game time. The 25-year-old did not feature this season and was unused on the bench eight times under then-coach Carl Veart, playing his last Reds game in February 2024 against Sydney FC. Cavallo played just four games in the 2023/24 campaign, having suffered a hamstring strain after recovering from an Achilles tendon rupture. He played 49 games across all competitions after arriving at Adelaide in 2021 from Western United. "Adelaide United gave me the platform to grow as a footballer, but more importantly, it gave me a place to grow as a person," Cavallo said in a club statement. "I'll always be grateful to this club for embracing me and allowing me to live authentically. The support from my teammates, coaches, staff, and the incredible Reds fans has meant the world to me. "Adelaide will always feel like home, and I leave with immense pride in what we've achieved together - both on and off the field." South Australian left-back Jordan Elsey will depart Adelaide after the club opted against renewing his contract. Elsey played in four games this season in what was his second stint at his boyhood club. Making his professional career debut at Adelaide in 2013 after going up the junior ranks at the club, the 31-year-old was a central figure in their 2015/16 premiership and championship-winning side. He was also part of the Australia Cup-winning teams in 2018 and 2019, before leaving for Newcastle in 2021. Elsey returned to the Reds at the start of this season after brief spells at Perth Glory and Indian Super League team East Bengal. "This club means everything to me - it's where I grew up, made my debut, and shared unforgettable moments like winning the championship with my hometown team," Elsey said in a statement. "Leaving is incredibly tough because of my love for Adelaide United, but as they say that's football." Adelaide United midfielder Josh Cavallo will depart A-League Men after sealing an overseas move. Cavallo, who in 2021 became the world's first openly gay professional male footballer, leaves the Reds after struggling for game time. The 25-year-old did not feature this season and was unused on the bench eight times under then-coach Carl Veart, playing his last Reds game in February 2024 against Sydney FC. Cavallo played just four games in the 2023/24 campaign, having suffered a hamstring strain after recovering from an Achilles tendon rupture. He played 49 games across all competitions after arriving at Adelaide in 2021 from Western United. "Adelaide United gave me the platform to grow as a footballer, but more importantly, it gave me a place to grow as a person," Cavallo said in a club statement. "I'll always be grateful to this club for embracing me and allowing me to live authentically. The support from my teammates, coaches, staff, and the incredible Reds fans has meant the world to me. "Adelaide will always feel like home, and I leave with immense pride in what we've achieved together - both on and off the field." South Australian left-back Jordan Elsey will depart Adelaide after the club opted against renewing his contract. Elsey played in four games this season in what was his second stint at his boyhood club. Making his professional career debut at Adelaide in 2013 after going up the junior ranks at the club, the 31-year-old was a central figure in their 2015/16 premiership and championship-winning side. He was also part of the Australia Cup-winning teams in 2018 and 2019, before leaving for Newcastle in 2021. Elsey returned to the Reds at the start of this season after brief spells at Perth Glory and Indian Super League team East Bengal. "This club means everything to me - it's where I grew up, made my debut, and shared unforgettable moments like winning the championship with my hometown team," Elsey said in a statement. "Leaving is incredibly tough because of my love for Adelaide United, but as they say that's football."
