Unifor Says Stellantis Moving Jeep Production to Illinois
A union representing autoworkers at Jeep's Brampton assembly plant in Ontario says production is being moved to Illinois.
Unifor, Canada's largest private sector union, stated that the move is part of a $13-billion plan by Stellantis to expand U.S. production by 50% over the next four years.
The announcement follows comments from U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that the goal is to end vehicle assembly in Canada and move jobs south.
Stellantis cannot be allowed to renege on its commitments to Canadian workers, and governments cannot stand by while our jobs are shifted to the United States.
Unifor's national president, Lana Payne, emphasized that saving the Brampton plant should be Canada's top priority.
Author's summary: Stellantis moves Jeep production from Ontario to Illinois.
- Stellantis plans to expand U.S. production by 50% over four years.
- Unifor opposes the move, citing commitments to Canadian workers.