Written by Nora Eckert and David Shepherdson
DETROIT (Reuters) – Nearly 80 senators, including the top two Senate Democrats, on Wednesday called on automaker Stellantis to honor investment commitments that are part of its contract with the United Auto Workers union.
The union and the Jeep maker have been in a heated battle since Stellantis announced it was postponing investment plans to reopen its assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois, but Stellantis has insisted it will stick to its plans and denies breaching its contract. There is.
Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Dick Durbin, cited delays at the Illinois plant and other reported decisions by Stellantis.
“These actions are in violation of the obligations Stellantis has placed on the UAW,” the lawmakers wrote to Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, saying the decline in sales has forced dealers to The automaker, which has faced criticism from investors and shareholders, has been asked to set a timetable for investment.
Chrysler owner Stellantis recently made a management shake-up in a bid to turn around sluggish North American sales, but after UAW president Sean Fein led a six-week strike against the big club in Detroit, Exactly one year later, we are now facing another national union strike. There are three car manufacturers.
The company did not respond to requests for comment.
(Reporting by Nora Eckert and David Shepherdson; Editing by Chris Reese and Jamie Freed)
