Stellantis Sues UAW Over Strike Threats Amid Contract Dispute

The automaker accuses the union of violating contract terms by threatening strikes over delayed investments and proposes a controversial jobs bank.

Stellantis has filed eight additional lawsuits against the UAW and 23 local chapters, claiming the union's strike threats over investment delays breach their contract.
The UAW has been pushing for strike authorization votes, alleging Stellantis failed to honor commitments made in their 2023 agreement.
A key point of contention is the reopening of the Belvidere Assembly Plant, which Stellantis has delayed, citing market conditions.
Stellantis rejected the UAW's proposal to reinstate a 'jobs bank,' linking it to past financial distress and the 2009 Chrysler bankruptcy.
The automaker faces financial challenges, including excess inventory and a sales decline, as it navigates the electrification transition.