Stellantis files lawsuits against United Auto Workers [Video]

Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, has filed nine lawsuits against the United Auto Workers (UAW) and 23 individual local units, saying the union violated its contract by threatening to strike over the company’s future plans.

“This is a quagmire,” said Greg Layson, editor of Automotive News Canada. “This is two sides that disagree.”

The first lawsuit was filed against the UAW at the end of last week. Now, there are nine.

At the heart of the argument is the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) plant in Belvidere, Illinois and the new-generation Durango.

“UAW thought that would be going to Belvedere, Illinois,” said Layson.

“That doesn’t seem to be the case now. They were also promised a smaller pickup in Belvidere, Illinois, and now that seems to be kicked down the road until 2027.”

Layson feels the UAW is not happy about losing two products and is threatening to strike.

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