German automakers and their suppliers are preparing a coordinated wave of worker protests on September 21 to defend manufacturing sites and employment amid financial pressures in the industry. The demonstrations follow Volkswagen’s recent profit warning, which has heightened concerns about job security and production cuts across the sector. Major brands including Mercedes, BMW, Audi, and Porsche are involved, signaling broad unease among employees over potential plant closures or reduced output. Labor groups are mobilizing to pressure companies to maintain operations and protect livelihoods in the face of economic challenges.


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 ...