Several local chapters of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union have expressed their readiness to file grievances against Stellantis and even strike if necessary. The union is accusing the company of failing to honor its investment commitments and adhere to the union contract. This development comes in the wake of UAW President Shawn Fain's recent criticism of Stellantis and its CEO, Carlos Tavares, citing declining sales, profits, and increasing CEO pay.

Following the historic Stand Up Strike by the UAW last year, the union successfully negotiated the right to strike against plant closures, job outsourcing, and violations of product and investment commitments. As such, the union now has the authority to take action against Stellantis over its alleged failure to adhere to these agreements.

Stellantis had previously issued a warning to the UAW that it might lay off thousands of workers at the Warren Truck Plant, which manufactures an older version of the Ram 1500 pickup truck. UAW President Shawn Fain emphasized that the company had made commitments to autoworkers in the union contract and reiterated their determination to enforce those commitments fully. Fain stated that their stand was on behalf of autoworkers across the nation and against a company seeking to undermine the American worker while neglecting its promises.

The union alleges that Stellantis is reneging on its product commitments to reopen the Belvidere Assembly. Among the UAW locals preparing to file grievances are UAW Local 12 at Toledo Assembly, Local 140 at the Warren Truck Plant, Local 1700 at Sterling Heights Assembly, Local 7 at the Detroit Jefferson Assembly Complex, Local 51 at the Mack Assembly Complex, and two locals in Kokomo, Indiana.

In response to these accusations, Stellantis has been contacted for a statement. Further developments regarding the UAW's grievances and potential strike action will be closely watched by industry observers and workers alike.

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