By David Shepardson and Abhijith Ganapavaram
(Reuters) – Stellantis said on Tuesday its planned investments at Belvidere, Illinois, will be delayed but insisted it is committed to moving forward and is not in violation of its union contract.
On Monday, the United Auto Workers union said some of its local units representing tens of thousands of workers at Stellantis were preparing to file grievances and could launch a nationwide strike, accusing the automaker of failing to honor production commitments.
Chrysler parent Stellantis said on Tuesday it had told the UAW of the delay “but firmly stands by its commitment,” saying the new timetable is needed “to ensure the company’s future competitiveness and sustainability.”
The contract includes language that Stellantis product investments are “contingent upon plant performance, changes in market conditions and consumer demand.”
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