Stellantis, UAW back at odds over future of idled Belvidere plant

Joe Biden — U.S. President Joe Biden celebrated Stellantis' renewed commitment to Belvidere Assembly at the Community Building Complex of Boone County in Belvidere, Ill., on Nov. 9, 2023. The future of the idled plant is again up in the air. (BLOOMBERG)

September 13, 2024 02:49 PM

The UAW's new contract with Stellantis last fall looked like a big win for Belvidere, Ill., a city the automaker had effectively abandoned before committing to a $4 billion plan that would revive an idled assembly plant and open three new facilities nearby.

Featured Stories

EVs help Cadillac shed its old-fashioned image

EVs help Cadillac shed its old-fashioned image

GM, Honda lead February EV gain with fresh U.S. models as Tesla, Rivian slip

GM, Honda lead February EV gain with fresh U.S. models as Tesla, Rivian slip

Trade war turns Nissan’s liability — underutilized U.S. factories — into asset

Trade war turns Nissan’s liability — underutilized U.S. factories — into asset

Outgoing Lincoln chief: Luxury brand’s future focused on wellness

Latest News

Daily 5 report for April 17: Is Cadillac ready to break through with younger affluent buyers? It’s been a long time

10 supplier-created innovations that helped build the auto industry

Ex-Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares turns attention to airline, wine making businesses

GM, Honda lead February EV gain with fresh U.S. models as Tesla, Rivian slip

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.

See More in Manufacturing

Auto brands in Canada holding off on tariff-era price hikes, but signal that won’t last

GM supplier litigation over tariff costs highlights vulnerability in global parts network

Live updates on tariffs: Ford may start raising prices in May

Michigan supplier to close plants, lay off 188 workers

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.