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UAW responds to Stellantis' plans to reinvest in plants, reopen another
UAW: Stellantis to reopen Belvidere, Illinois auto plant in 2027, will build pickup trucks
Stellantis to build trucks in Belvidere, but what else?
Saving the Belvidere factory from permanent closure was a key part of a new contract with the United Auto Workers in 2023. Stellantis originally agree to make an electric truck at Belvidere, create a new EV battery facility and expand its parts-distribution facility into a regional megahub.
Stellantis has announced plans to build a pickup truck in Belvidere starting in 2027. Here's what we know about it.
Governor Pritzker pointed to the positive impact the decision will have on the state, saying it will provide good-paying jobs for Illinoisans while bolstering the automotive industry.
In a memo obtained by Crain’s, the automaker said it will build a new midsize truck at the long-idled plant, but it did not provide a timeline.
The UAW believed the company was going back on its plant investment commitments. Now, as Trump takes office, the automaker has renewed its U.S. plans.
Chrysler parent Stellantis is moving forward with plans to build a new midsize pickup truck in Belvidere, Illinois, the company said on Wednesday, ending months of conflict with the United Auto Workers union over delays,
Stellantis plans to reopen its Belvidere plant and make investments in U.S. manufacturing, creating jobs and bolstering the economy.
Illinois’ two U.S. senators are celebrating a decision by Stellantis and the United Auto Workers’ union to invest in upgrading its U.S. auto plants. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth say that includes investing in the Belvidere Assembly plant.
Stellantis’ Belvidere, Illinois, plant has a new lease on life. According to the United Auto Workers, who pressured Stellantis to reopen the plant, the Chrysler manufacturer has recommitted to reopening the plant and building a new midsized truck there.
Ram has confirmed it will bring a mid-size pickup truck to the North American market. Production is said to be scheduled for 2027.
UAW leaders credited the success to members’ solidarity, including rallies, grievances, and ongoing advocacy. They highlighted the role of Antonio Filosa, Stellantis' North American COO, in fostering a collaborative relationship.
UAW boss Shawn Fain said he hopes to find common ground with President Donald Trump. In addition to supporting tariffs, Fain would like to see the USMCA renegotiated. The union recently got its wish after Stellantis confirmed the Belvidere plant will build a new truck.
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