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Congress Demands Stellantis to Honor $1.5 Billion with the United Auto Workers Investment Commitment due to Tensions

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
December 6, 2024
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Congress Demands Stellantis to Honor $1.5 Billion with the United Auto Workers Investment Commitment due to Tensions

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Stellantis is seen on the company's building in Velizy-Villacoublay near Paris, France, March 19, 2024. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes//File Photo

Nearly 80 members of Congress, led by top Democrats like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Dick Durbin, have called on automaker Stellantis to fulfill its investment commitments outlined in its contract with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. The push comes as tensions mount between the carmaker and the union, particularly over a delayed $1.5 billion investment to reopen an assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois.

The Democratic lawmakers expressed their frustration in two separate letters sent to Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, accusing the automaker of breaking its contractual obligations by delaying the planned investment. The union and lawmakers argue that Stellantis, despite declining sales, must uphold the promises it made during last autumn’s contract negotiations with the UAW, particularly regarding the reopening of the Illinois plant to produce mid-size trucks by 2027.

“These actions violate the obligations Stellantis made to the UAW,” wrote the lawmakers, urging Stellantis to provide a clear timeline for the promised investments.

Stellantis, which owns Chrysler and Jeep, has faced increasing pressure from dealers, shareholders, and now Congress as its North American sales have slipped. The carmaker recently restructured its leadership in an effort to reverse its fortunes but now faces the possibility of another nationwide strike by UAW workers. Last year, UAW President Shawn Fain led a six-week strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers, and the union has laid the groundwork for a potential strike at Stellantis, holding votes at local chapters to authorize such action if negotiations fail.

The core of the conflict lies in Stellantis’ decision to delay its financial commitments due to what it claims are worsening market conditions. The company insists it is not violating the contract, pointing to a clause that allows for financial delays if the market declines. However, the UAW and congressional Democrats argue that this explanation is unsatisfactory.

“Stellantis’s recent attempt to justify delays in its contractually mandated investment and production commitments did nothing to assuage our concerns,” read the letter from House Democrats. “Stellantis appears resolved to claim market conditions prevent you from honoring these commitments.”

Adding to the pressure, Vice President Kamala Harris recently singled out Stellantis, accusing the automaker of breaking its word to workers. With the U.S. presidential election looming in November, tensions between the union and the company are intensifying.

Stellantis has escalated the dispute by suing the UAW in federal court, arguing that it is not in breach of contract. But the threat of a nationwide walkout grows as some local UAW chapters have already voted to authorize a strike. Should the two sides fail to reach an agreement soon, Stellantis could face significant disruption in its operations, further complicating its efforts to stabilize its North American business.

The automaker has yet to respond to the congressional letters, but the stakes are high as the UAW and lawmakers continue to press Stellantis to deliver on its promises.

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