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