Author: Ann Marie Fortunate

On the first day of the strike, President Biden said UAW workers “deserve a contract that sustains them and the middle class.” We agree and presented a record offer.  Here are the facts: 21.4% compounded wage increase including a 10% increase at ratification, $1 Billion in retirement security benefits, inflation protection measure, job security and […]

Following yesterday’s publication of comments made by the UAW’s Communications Director and the subsequent strike announcement, we question whether the union’s leadership has ever had an interest in reaching an agreement in a timely manner. They seem more concerned about pursuing their own political agendas than negotiating in the best interests of our employees and the sustainability […]

As a consequence of the strike action at the Toledo Assembly Complex (TAC), Stellantis confirms that it will immediately temporarily layoff 68 employees at the Toledo Machining Plant in Perrysburg, Ohio, due to storage constraints. All other production at this facility continues. In addition, we anticipate similar actions at Kokomo Transmission and Kokomo Casting in […]

Stellantis and the UAW resumed negotiations today. The discussion was constructive and focused on where we can find common ground to reach an agreement that provides a bridge to the future by enabling the Company to meet the challenges of electrification. Together with the UAW, we have the opportunity to establish a framework in this […]

Once again the Union has mischaracterized the facts. It was made very clear to the UAW leadership that the competitive offer presented on Sept. 14 included a strong future for Belvidere and was connected to the contract deadline. Our intention was to present a strong proposal for Belvidere and, at the same time, avoid a […]

We are extremely disappointed by the UAW leadership’s refusal to engage in a responsible manner to reach a fair agreement in the best interest of our employees, their families and our customers. We immediately put the Company in contingency mode and will take all the appropriate structural decisions to protect our North American operations and […]

Colleagues: As we approach the expiration of our contract with the UAW, I wanted to give you an update on where we are with negotiations. Since Monday, we have continued to meet with the UAW subcommittees to resolve outstanding issues, proof that we can work together to find solutions on tough subjects. We also passed […]

Colleagues: I am writing today with an update on the progress of our contract negotiations with the UAW. Our bargaining team was hard at work over the weekend meeting with the UAW. There was good energy among both teams and great momentum to reach an agreement as we head into the final days before the […]