The United Auto Workers (UAW) has officially filed federal unfair labor practice charges against Stellantis. The charges, which were filed at the National Labor Relations Board, allege that Stellantis has failed to provide the union with information about its plans related to product commitments it made in the UAW’s 2023 collective bargaining agreement.
Additionally, several local unions have filed their own contract grievances. These grievances are regarding Stellantis' attempt to move Dodge Durango production out of the United States, in violation of the UAW’s national agreement.
In a recent quote, UAW President Shawn Fain said, “In our 2023 contract, we won major gains, including a commitment to reopen an idled assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois, and to build the Dodge Durango in Detroit. We also won the right to strike over those commitments, if we have to. Now, Stellantis wants to go back on the deal. As a united UAW, we intend to enforce our contract, and to make Stellantis keep the promise.”
UAW Stellantis Department Director Kevin Gotinsky added, “Stellantis is one of the most profitable auto companies on the planet, and makes its money off of the American market. UAW members generate that profit and build the product that keeps this company running. We will take action if necessary to stop Stellantis from violating our contract and abandoning the American worker.”
Approximately 33,000 Boeing workers are on strike. Union members from IAM District 751 and W24 rejected the company’s four-year contract, leading to the strike, the first at Boeing in 16 years. In a recent Reuters article, Northcoast Research estimates that Boeing could lose more than $100 million in revenue each day of the strike. Additionally, analysts predict that the total impact of the strike could reach $3 billion or more. Negotiations are expected to resume today.
In a statement released by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the IAM says, “We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by the negotiating teams from District 751 and W24 and the unwavering solidarity of our membership. Their tireless efforts have been on display throughout this entire process. Now, they will regroup and begin planning the next steps on securing an agreement that our membership can approve.
“We will make every resource available for our District 751 and W24 members during this challenging time. IAM members from across North America stand in solidarity with our members in the Pacific Northwest and California. Our goal is to get a strong contract that meets the needs of our members.”
United Auto Workers (UAW) members at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga are about to begin negotiations on their first contract. The union hopes to raise standards at the facility, including increased wages, benefits, and protections. The 20-person elected bargaining committee has been meeting regularly to make sure the first agreement covers the goals and aspirations of its members. Ultimately, the Volkswagen workers hope to secure standards on par with union members at other automotive plants. The facility in Chattanooga is the first auto plant to unionize outside of the Big Three.
In a recent quote, Samuel Gallardo, an assembly line worker at Volkswagen, said, “Our victory in April was just the beginning. Now we are focused on winning a contract that reflects the hard work and dedication of every worker here. We’ve shown that when we stand together, we win—first our union, and soon a contract that guarantees higher wages, better benefits, and a brighter future for all.”
Bashaar Al-Hussieni, a worker at the Chattanooga plant, said, “This contract is about more than just numbers—it’s about dignity, respect, and real security for our families. We voted for the union because we knew we deserved better. Now we’re ready to make sure that our first contract delivers on that promise.”