Hungary - Pay dispute at automotive producer - February 28, 2026

Wage negotiations at automotive producer Audi Hungaria in Győr became increasingly tense in mid‑February, with the plant union signalling a tougher strategy as the parties’ positions remained far apart. Reports said the union wanted a faster catch‑up on pay and clearer guarantees around future wage growth, while management stressed competitiveness during the automotive transition. The timeline matters: the parties were described as having until the end of March to reach an agreement, which pushed February meetings into a decisive phase.

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