Stellantis Announces 5,000 New UAW Jobs, Boosts U.S. Production by 50%

Stellantis to Boost U.S. Manufacturing with Substantial Job Increase

Detroit, MI – Stellantis has revealed a significant investment aimed at enhancing U.S. manufacturing, marking a crucial win for United Auto Workers (UAW) members and working-class communities in the Midwest. The company has pledged to create 5,000 new UAW jobs over the next four years by introducing three new products, with an anticipated increase in production by 50% within the same period.

This initiative is set to revitalize communities adversely affected by trade agreements like NAFTA and USMCA, bringing lucrative union jobs back to the U.S.

UAW President Shawn Fain commented, “A year ago, Stellantis was on a fast-track to moving their U.S. operations out of the country. Their decision today proves that targeted auto tariffs can, in fact, bring back thousands of good union jobs to the U.S.” He further noted that the “race to the bottom created by free trade is finally coming to an end.”

Stellantis announced plans for five upcoming product launches, exceeding initial negotiations from their 2023 contract by adding three additional products:

• Belvidere Assembly: New production lines for the all-new Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Compass.
• Warren Truck: Introduction of a new SUV and expansion of the Wagoneer lineup, leading to an additional shift and 900 new jobs by 2029.
• Toledo Assembly: Production of a new midsize truck, as secured in the 2023 agreement, alongside the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator.

The company also reiterated its previous investment commitments, including the next-generation Dodge Durango at Detroit Assembly and the GMET4 EVO Engine at Kokomo Engine Plant.

“We’ve been making progress getting our members back to work, with indefinite layoffs coming down from a high of 3,228 in February to just over 1,700 this month,” stated Kevin Gotinsky, Director of the UAW Stellantis Department. “This new investment will be a game-changer for UAW members. Instead of worrying about looming layoffs, we can support our families and build the quality products that we take pride in.”

This announcement follows approximately $5 billion in new investments by General Motors earlier this year.

Looking ahead, the UAW is gearing up for the renegotiation of the USMCA, aiming to permanently eradicate unfair trade practices that have led to the offshoring of U.S. jobs, wage cuts, and the closure of numerous plants.

The UAW's demands for a worker-first trade agreement include:

• Ensuring job security by requiring companies to manufacture domestically if they wish to sell domestically.
• Strengthening enforceable labor rights to prevent corporations from creating divisions among workers.
• Ensuring equal pay for equal work across borders to prevent corporations from creating a "race to the bottom."

Over the past two decades, 65 facilities have been closed or spun off by the Big Three, resulting in over 2 million vehicles disappearing from American production lines. Meanwhile, new factories in countries like Mexico have emerged, offering jobs with lower wages and poor working conditions.

Reversing the trend of offshoring and revitalizing the auto industry involves policies benefiting the entire working class, such as a robust National Labor Relations Board, secure retirements through Social Security, guaranteed healthcare through Medicare and Medicaid, and ensuring dignity on and off the job.