UAW Members to Protest Potential Stellantis Facility Closures in Michigan

UAW union members to rally at Stellantis HQ over facility closure rumors
Stellantis said 18 sites, including 500-acre Auburn Hills campus, may close
Rumors emerged during UAW contract negotiations with automaker
UAW plans "practice picket" to protest potential closure of facilities
Auburn Hills campus houses over 15,000 Stellantis employees in Michigan

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Posted 9/19/2023, 8:07:00 PM