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Audi to temporarily lend employees to defense companies
Audi is implementing a voluntary program to temporarily lend technical staff to the defense and aerospace sectors in Bavaria. This initiative aims to provide employment flexibility as the automotive industry faces structural challenges, including the costly transition to electric vehicles and intense competition in markets like China.
Under the program, employees such as engineers, project managers, and quality specialists can work for partner companies—including Airbus, MBDA, Diehl, and KNDS—for up to two years. While on assignment, workers remain officially employed by Audi, retain their existing collective agreement salaries, and receive additional allowances. The program also guarantees the right to return to Audi after the assignment ends.
This move comes as Audi plans to reduce its workforce by up to 7,500 positions by 2029. The labor union IG Metall has noted that the program is supported by a specific collective agreement and emphasized that employees must not face repercussions for declining the offer. Early internal interest in the program has reportedly exceeded the company's expectations.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Audi plans to reduce its workforce by up to 7,500 positions by 2029. www.srpskadijaspora.info · e-news.cz
- [● 5 SOURCES] Audi is launching a voluntary program to temporarily lend employees to the defense industry. www.srpskadijaspora.info · magazynauto.pl · de-rt.com · e-news.cz · www.next-mobility.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Internal interest in the program has reportedly exceeded expectations. magazynauto.pl · de-rt.com · www.next-mobility.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] The program allows employees to work for up to two years at partner companies while remaining employed by Audi. www.srpskadijaspora.info · magazynauto.pl · de-rt.com · e-news.cz · www.next-mobility.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The union stated that refusing the offer must not result in any consequences for employees. www.srpskadijaspora.info
- [● 3 SOURCES] The target group includes engineers, quality specialists, project managers, and technical workshop staff. www.srpskadijaspora.info · de-rt.com · www.next-mobility.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] Participating employees will receive their current salary according to collective agreements plus an allowance. www.srpskadijaspora.info · magazynauto.pl · de-rt.com · e-news.cz · www.next-mobility.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] Partner companies in the program include Diehl, Airbus, MBDA, and KNDS. www.srpskadijaspora.info · magazynauto.pl · de-rt.com · e-news.cz · www.next-mobility.de