German automakers and their suppliers are preparing for a major wave of worker protests on September 21, aiming to safeguard production sites and employment amid financial pressures. The demonstrations follow Volkswagen’s recent profit warning, which has sent ripples through the industry and raised concerns about potential job cuts and plant closures. Labor groups and unions are mobilizing employees from key manufacturers like Mercedes, BMW, Audi, and Porsche to voice opposition to cost-cutting measures. With tens of thousands expected to participate, the protests signal deep unease over the future of Germany’s automotive workforce.
Tens of thousands of German workers from suppliers and major automakers including Mercedes, BMW, Audi and Porsche will stage protests to protect plants and jobs on Sept. 21 after VW slashed its profit ...
