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Volkswagen de México faced a complex union review amidst a leadership transition within the union (SITIAVW) and high labor expectations. After two months of negotiations, an initial tentative agreement was rejected by the majority of workers, creating a critical scenario with a real risk of a strike. The challenge was to steer the negotiations back on track, restore legitimacy to the process, and reach a viable agreement that could be approved by the workforce.
Applying the principles of Labor Engineering, our firm designed a strategy focused on:
Renegotiation:
Reopening the dialogue after the initial rejection, identifying critical pain points, and adjusting the proposal without losing the progress already made.
Benefit Optimization:
Incorporating key adjustments, such as retroactive reclassification benefits, to increase the agreement's viability.
Democratic Process Management:
Supporting the union consultation process and the proceedings before the Labor Court, ensuring legal certainty and legitimacy.
Through a flexible and well-executed strategy, decisive results were achieved:
Ratified Agreement:
Approval of the new collective bargaining agreement with over 63% of the vote, solidifying its legitimacy.
Strike Avoided:
The risk of a strike was eliminated, protecting operations and the supply chain.
Sustainable Balance:
10.5% overall increase with strategic adjustments that align labor expectations with business viability.
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