Stellantis Faces UAW Strike Threat Over Delayed Belvidere Plant Reopening

Union leaders accuse Stellantis of breaking labor commitments, while the automaker insists delays are necessary for competitiveness.

UAW President Shawn Fain threatens a strike at the Democratic National Convention over the delayed reopening.
Stellantis maintains that its actions are within the bounds of the labor contract and necessary due to market conditions.
The union plans to file grievances, claiming the delays violate last year's collective bargaining agreement.
The Belvidere plant, closed in February 2023, was slated for a $5 billion investment to convert it for new production lines.
Stellantis argues that the union cannot legally strike over the delay, citing specific contract language.