A view exhibits the emblem of Stellantis on the entrance of the corporate’s manufacturing facility in Hordain, France, July 7, 2021. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol
Sept 10 (Reuters) – Members of the United Auto Staff union walked out of Stellantis’ (STLA.MI) Kokomo plant in Indiana on Saturday, citing well being and security issues.
In a press release, the union demanded the corporate substitute its heating and air-conditioning methods, present clear uniforms and restore tools to offer a safer and extra snug working surroundings.
It was not clear how lengthy the strike would final or to what extent manufacturing can be affected.
UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada mentioned Stellantis was claiming to don’t have any cash to satisfy the fundamental wants of its employees however was making report income and investing billions in a brand new battery plant.
In Might, Stellantis and Samsung SDI (006400.KS) introduced they might 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 dissatisfied by the UAW’s choice to stroll out,” Stellantis mentioned in a press release.
“We’ll look to get again to the desk as quickly as potential.”
Reporting by Sneha Bhowmik in Bengaluru; Modifying by Christina Fincher
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