Workers at Stellantis’ Indiana plant go on strike

A view exhibits the emblem of Stellantis on the entrance of the corporate’s manufacturing unit in Hordain, France, July 7, 2021. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

Sept 10 (Reuters) – Members of the United Auto Employees union walked out of Stellantis’ (STLA.MI) Kokomo plant in Indiana on Saturday, citing well being and security issues.

In an announcement, the union demanded the corporate exchange its heating and air-conditioning programs, present clear uniforms and restore tools to offer a safer and extra comfy working setting.

It was not clear how lengthy the strike would final or to what extent manufacturing can be affected.

UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada stated Stellantis was claiming to haven’t any cash to fulfill the fundamental wants of its staff however was making file income and investing billions in a brand new battery plant.

In Could, Stellantis and Samsung SDI (006400.KS) introduced they’d make investments greater than $2.5 billion to construct a brand new three way partnership battery plant in Kokomo. learn extra

“After bargaining in good religion for 2 days and presenting a suggestion we believed addressed the union’s issues, we’re disillusioned by the UAW’s determination to stroll out,” Stellantis stated in an announcement.

“We’ll look to get again to the desk as quickly as doable.”

Reporting by Sneha Bhowmik in Bengaluru; Modifying by Christina Fincher

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