UAW Plans Strike Vote at Stellantis Michigan Plant Over Outsourcing Dispute

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The United Auto Workers union will hold a strike authorization vote at a Michigan plant operated by Stellantis NV ($STLA) as tensions escalate over alleged outsourcing of work, marking a potential labor flashpoint for one of the automaker’s key US production facilities.

The vote is scheduled for May 7-8 and involves about 6,000 workers at Stellantis’ Ram 1500 pickup plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan
The union alleges the company is using outside contractors instead of allowing union skilled trades workers to bid on jobs
Strike authorization is a preliminary step and would require additional approval from the international union before any walkout
Skilled trades roles impacted include electricians, toolmakers, pipefitters, and other high-paid union positions
Union leadership has been in discussions with Stellantis for over a year regarding the dispute
Stellantis is relying on Ram pickup sales to support its US turnaround efforts
The company reported first-quarter net profit of 377 million euros ($443 million)

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.