“A rising tide lifts all boats” is ringing true as automakers continue to increase wages following the UAW’s record deal with Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis.
The latest is Volkswagen, which announced production employees at Chattanooga Assembly will receive an 11 percent pay increase starting in December. That isn’t the only change as the automaker is introducing a “compressed wage progression timeline” that will reduce the amount of time it takes for employees to make top dollar.
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While Volkswagen of America didn’t mention the union, the company said they evaluate compensation annually to “ensure we continue to offer a competitive and robust compensation package designed to attract and motivate employees who make our daily operations possible at the plant.” The automaker added employees already receive an “attractive benefits package,” a quarterly attendance bonus, matching 401(k) contributions, and medical coverage – among other things.
Volkswagen employees aren’t the only ones benefiting as Reuters recently reported Nissan’s U.S. factory workers will receive a 10% pay increase in January. The automaker is also said to be eliminating wage tiers.
The move comes after Honda, Toyota, and Hyundai announced wage increases of their own. In particular, employees at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant will see hourly wages climb 25% by 2028.
