The United Auto Workers union will hold a strike authorization vote at a Michigan plant operated by Stellantis NV ($STLA) as tensions escalate over alleged outsourcing of work, marking a potential labor flashpoint for one of the automaker’s key US production facilities.
- The vote is scheduled for May 7-8 and involves about 6,000 workers at Stellantis’ Ram 1500 pickup plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan
- The union alleges the company is using outside contractors instead of allowing union skilled trades workers to bid on jobs
- Strike authorization is a preliminary step and would require additional approval from the international union before any walkout
- Skilled trades roles impacted include electricians, toolmakers, pipefitters, and other high-paid union positions
- Union leadership has been in discussions with Stellantis for over a year regarding the dispute
- Stellantis is relying on Ram pickup sales to support its US turnaround efforts
- The company reported first-quarter net profit of 377 million euros ($443 million)
Relevant Companies
- Stellantis NV ($STLA) – Faces potential production disruption at a key US truck plant amid union dispute
- Ford Motor Co. ($F) – Competes in the pickup truck market and could see competitive shifts if disruptions occur
- General Motors Co. ($GM) – Rival automaker that may benefit from any supply disruption in Stellantis truck production
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
