Volkswagen isn’t the only automaker eyeing increased competitiveness as a new report suggests Mercedes is giving German employees the shaft. On top of that, they’re reportedly asking them to work longer hours for free.

 

That’s a terrible combination, but Automobilwoche says the company has decided to suspend a bonus, which was a “component of the collectively agreed salary.” This isn’t pocket change either as the reward is said to be 18% of a worker’s monthly pay.