Employees at several Amazon warehouses in Germany launched strikes on Black Friday, demanding higher wages and better working conditions as part of a long-running dispute between the company and the Verdi union. The walkouts targeted one of Amazon’s busiest shopping days, though Amazon said the disruptions would not affect customer deliveries. Verdi argued that Amazon continues to refuse sector-wide collective bargaining agreements standard in Germany’s retail and logistics industries.
See "Workers strike on Black Friday at Amazon warehouses in Germany", Helen Reid, Reuters, December 1, 2025