Škoda Auto workers to take action over pay claims

Unions at the Czech Republic’s biggest car maker Škoda Auto have given warning that they will be striking over the continued failure to agree a new pay deal with bosses. The first action will take place on April 15 with a meeting and employees working an hour less than usual. The action will cover all three of the carmaker’s main plants. Management have initially offered a wage increase of 3.0 percent while unions demanded 6.5 percent. They have since moderated their demands slightly. They pay deal for the previous 12 months ended in March.

Author: Chris Johnstone