Stellantis workers on the brink: strike looms amid safety dispute at Detroit plant

While the union has not disclosed an immediate strike deadline, Stellantis has confirmed that discussions are ongoing, with employees still reporting to work at the Warren, Michigan factory.

The UAW has highlighted several grievances, including problems with ventilation fans, ergonomic matting, personal protective equipment, flooding, basement lighting, oil leaks, and other critical issues.

“We want members to understand they’re not just a number or just a body on the line,” emphasized UAW Local 869 President Romaine McKinney III. “They will come to work and feel like they have some ownership in that building.”

The Warren factory serves as a crucial supplier to over half a dozen Stellantis plants, including those in Windsor, Ontario, and Saltillo, Mexico. Potential ramifications of a strike could impact the production of popular vehicles like the Ram pickup, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Wagoneer, according to UAW statements.

Stellantis has affirmed its dedication to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all employees while expressing its commitment to resolving the matter without resorting to a work stoppage.