Illinois lawmakers, UAW leaders, and Governor Pritzker urge Stellantis to reopen the Belvidere assembly plant, closed since February 2023.
Illinois lawmakers and UAW leaders are pressuring Stellantis to reopen the Belvidere assembly plant, closed since February 2023. Governor Pritzker emphasized the importance of fulfilling commitments to workers. Despite Stellantis's significant profits and investments, the company cites market conditions for the delay. Senator Bernie Sanders also criticized the situation, linking it to broader job concerns under the USMCA. The plant's future remains uncertain amid potential union strikes.
October 11, 2024
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