Stellantis announced on Friday that it will cut a shift at its Warren Truck Assembly plant in Michigan as production of the Ram 1500 pickup ends. This decision affects approximately 2,450 workers, but due to UAW union contracts, many may be reassigned within the company rather than face layoffs. For those who do get laid off, Stellantis will provide benefits under the union contract, including 52 weeks of supplemental unemployment benefits, 52 weeks of transition assistance, and two years of health care coverage, in addition to any state unemployment benefits they might qualify for.
The end of production at the Warren plant involves the Ram 1500 Classic, an older model, and Stellantis has not announced a replacement. Layoffs could begin as early as October, although the actual number may be lower than the 2,450 workers mentioned in the WARN letter. The plant, which currently employs about 3,700 UAW members, will continue to manufacture Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs.
Stellantis stated that the introduction of the new Ram 1500 will conclude production of the Ram 1500 Classic at the Warren plant later this year.
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