LISTEN: UAW Threatens Strike as Stellantis Delays Belvidere Plant Plans

Tensions are rising between the United Auto Workers and Stellantis after the union accused the automaker of violating last year’s collective bargaining agreement. As a result, multiple UAW locals have begun a grievance process that could lead to a strike across multiple facilities. In 2023, a standoff between the UAW and Ford, General Motors and Stellantis resulted in about 46,000 workers walking off the job. After about six weeks, the parties reached a new agreement. The agreement between the UAW and Stellantis featured provisions regarding the automaker’s assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois. The company idled the facility in February 2023 but agreed to conditions that looked to resume operations.