“In a year that was supposed to be a breath after a critical period of full market constraints due to the pandemic, another severe blow came in the form of a critical shortage of semiconductors. Due to this, the company lost tens of shifts and hundreds of thousands of new cars this year, which it was able to deliver to customers on time. This is strongly reflected in its management, “said the unions.
Collective bargaining will start with trade unions in early November, covering social costs and annual working hours. In the first quarter of next year, it will be about wages. The unions are ready to negotiate the best conditions for employees again, but the requirements will correspond to the current economic reality. “In short, it is impossible to have unrealistic dreams of high growth values this year. The focus will be primarily on securing employment, which is a priority for the KOVO Unions, “said the weekly Škodovácký odborář.