Over 1,000 UAW Members Vote on Strike at Stellantis over Safety Issues
Editorial StaffThe Facts -
- Around 1,100 UAW Local 869 members at Stellantis’ Warren Stamping Plant are authorizing a strike due to unresolved health & safety grievances.
- Workers are facing issues such as problems with ventilation, PPE, flooding, lighting, sanitation, and more, impacting the production of several Stellantis vehicles.
- Despite these issues, Stellantis made nearly $20 billion in profits last year, and the CEO Carlos Tavares received a 56% raise.
Strike Authorization Vote Set for UAW Local 869 at Stellantis' Warren Stamping Plant
Over 1,000 members of UAW Local 869 based at Stellantis' Warren Stamping Plant in Warren, Michigan are preparing for a strike authorization vote on Monday, May 6. The move follows Stellantis' failure to address health and safety grievances at the plant, in addition to unresolved issues with outside contractors.
UAW Local 869 President Romaine McKinney III explained the decision. "Our facility struggles with flooding due to a leaking ceiling. Our workers handle metal and materials to build Stellantis vehicles, often fighting for basics like work gloves. The union grievance procedure allows us to stand for our safety, and we're ready to take action if necessary,” he said.
The safety concerns at the plant are numerous, spanning from problems with ventilation fans, ergo matting, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to issues with restrooms, oil leaks, and overall sanitation.
The Warren Stamping Plant is a significant supply source for several Stellantis plants worldwide, stretching from Windsor, Ontario to Saltillo, Mexico. A work stoppage could notably affect the production of the Dodge RAM, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Wagoneer.
The Local 869 membership already authorized a strike on April 2 due to local contract issues. The upcoming vote focuses on authorizing a strike over the outstanding grievance issues.
In contrast to the plant's conditions, Stellantis recorded nearly $20 billion in profits in the previous year. Moreover, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares received a 56% pay raise.
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