Another 6,800 union autoworkers went on strike Monday at Stellantis' Sterling Heights Assembly plant, the UAW's Facebook page said.
In a video posted on social media, President Shawn Fain could be seen greeting members and shaking their hands as they exited the building. Members were handing out picket signs as they exited,
The latest escalation of the UAW's "Stand Up" strike tracks in line with the union's new strategy as they call on facilities to walk off the line amid negotiations.s for not meeting their demands for higher wages and better retirement benefits. The most recent strike hit Ford's truck plant in Kentucky, a vital facility for the company and one of the largest in the country where 8,700 UAW members work.
With the additional thousands of workers from Stellantis walking off, more than 40,000 members are now picketing the Big 3. Stellantis' most recent update came following Fain's press conference Friday when they said negotiations continue to be productive. More than 360 additional Ford employees have been laid off as the UAW strike continues. Union members at three Ford facilities are on strike.
"We have made progress on narrowing the gaps on significant issues that will bring immediate financial gains and job security for our employees. Our focus remains on resolving those issues as soon as possible and finding solutions that protect the Company and our employees."Sterling Heights Assembly builds Stellantis' Ram Pickup truck and is represented by UAW Local 1700, 889, and 412, according to the automaker's website. It received a $1.
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