Stellantis France Announces Salary Increases amidst Economic Challenges
Workers at Stellantis France are set to receive salary increases ranging from 0.9% to 1%, following nine hours of annual obligatory negotiations (NAO) concluded at the group’s headquarters in Poissy, France. This comes despite a challenging economic climate for the automotive industry adn anticipated important charges for the company in 2025.
Details of the Salary Increases
The agreement, reached on February 14, 2026, proposes a 2.1% increase to the overall wage bill, against a backdrop of 0.7% inflation. The specific increases vary by employee category:
- Technicians: Will receive a general increase of 0.9%, with 75% also receiving an individual increase of 1%.
- Workers: Will receive a 1% increase for all employees, with an additional 0.9% increase for 62% of the workforce.
- Managers: 75-80% of managers will receive an individual increase, but there will be no general increase for this category.
Aude blanc, HR Director for France at Stellantis, stated that the proposal aims to “recognise the contribution of employees with a committed increase budget, preserving purchasing power and rewarding individual performance.” The increases will be applied retroactively to January salaries upon the signing of an agreement with a majority of unions. If an agreement isn’t reached, the increase will be reduced to 1.5%.
Union Response and Concerns
while the proposed increases are above the current inflation rate, they haven’t been universally welcomed by unions. Laurent Oechsel, a union delegate from CFE-CGC, acknowledged the increase is superior to the inflation rate.Though,Jérôme Boussard of the CGT criticized the general increase as “too low.” The minimum increase for any employee is €23, which Boussard argues is insufficient to cover rising living costs.
Force Ouvrière also expressed disappointment, stating that “employees should not bear the brunt of poor decisions.” Conversely, the CFDT acknowledged the difficult economic context and the especially strained automotive market, praising the management’s increased willingness to listen.
Stellantis’ Financial Outlook and Future Plans
The salary negotiations occur as Stellantis anticipates considerable exceptional charges of €22 billion in its 2025 results, as announced by CEO Antonio Filosa. Despite these challenges, Filosa recently confirmed the company’s commitment to hiring 1,400 permanent employees in France in 2026, split between 700 managers and 700 operators .
Publication Date: 2026/02/14 23:10:51