Several unions, political groups, and advocacy organizations have confirmed they will participate in a protest in Le Mans, France. Among those attending are the CGT (General Confederation of Labor), Solidaires, the League for Human Rights, the Peace Movement, Sortir du nucléaire (Get Rid of Nuclear Power), and the French Communist Party. The protest, organized by the CGT, is set for Monday, September 21, in the Sarthe region, and will focus on a planned shift by Renault to produce military drones. This information was reported by ICI Maine on Friday, September 19. The demonstration is scheduled to begin at 12:30 PM in front of the Renault factory in Le Mans. This timing coincides with the International Day of Peace, a global observance aimed at promoting non-violence and conflict resolution. Following the initial gathering, a "peace rally" is planned for 6:00 PM in front of the prefecture, the local government office. The CGT Sarthe’s Facebook page includes the message: "No to war economy," reflecting the group’s stance against military production. A leaflet distributed by the union emphasizes the need for jobs that benefit the public and contribute to peace, urging people to join the demonstration in large numbers. According to reports from ICI Maine, Renault’s Le Mans plant, which specializes in manufacturing car chassis, will begin producing military drones by June. This shift is part of a partnership with Turgis Gaillard, an aerospace company based in the Paris region. The decision has sparked concern among local activists, who argue that redirecting production to military purposes contradicts the values of peace and public service. The protest aims to challenge this shift and advocate for an industrial model that supports both employment and social good.