‘Grave concern’ over Stellantis plant work halt in Brampton, union says [Video]

Cars pass along the assembly line at the Stellantis plant in Brampton, Ont. on Friday July 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Unifor says it’s gravely concerned by Stellantis’ unexpected announcement that it’s halting work at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario.

The company has been retooling the plant for both electric and gas Jeep Compass vehicles and was set for production to start later this year.

Unifor says Stellantis has reassured it that production plans are still in place for the plant, but the union is concerned that the timing of the pause brings those plans into doubt.

Lana Payne, national president of Unifor, says the threat of tariffs and the repeal of electric vehicle initiatives are creating chaos and uncertainty in the North American auto industry.

Stellantis did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The company told INsauag.com that the freeze on planned Jeep Compass production at the Brampton Assembly Plant …