Stellantis

Stellantis plans to cut 650 engineering positions out of the 1,650 engineers still employed at Opel's International Technical Development Center (ITEZ) in Rüsselsheim, Germany, putting those jobs under acute threat. The article links the reductions to Stellantis's broader Fastlane 2030 strategy, shrinking European production capacity by 800,000 cars annually and shifting key development (powertrain, battery, digital architecture) to partners Leapmotor and Dongfeng. The ITEZ has been hollowed out over years through outsourcing and prior cuts, and the current move would sharply curtail Opel's engineering scope to subsystems like steering, seats, and lighting. The piece situates these threatened cuts within wider Stellantis restructuring, past global job losses since the 2021 merger, plant closures, and repeated short-time work at multiple European sites, and criticizes unions for not effectively resisting the reductions.

The article reports that Stellantis workers at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) face ongoing job losses tied to outsourcing and hiring of low-paid temporary workers. UAW Local 1700 says Stellantis has been hiring outside contractors instead of allowing about 600 skilled tradespeople to bid on the work, and SHAP workers noted that thousands of full-time Stellantis employees remain on indefinite layoff. The piece places these layoffs in the context of Stellantis’ broader Value Creation Program cost-cutting initiative and mentions withheld profit-sharing checks, K-9 patrols, and full plant employment for production staff. The article frames the situation as part of a trend of outsourcing sanctioned by contract language in the 2023 UAW agreement and criticizes union leadership for failing to prevent job cuts.

Stellantis is reported to have cut nearly 50,000 jobs worldwide over the prior years, a substantial workforce reduction referenced as recent history in the article. The company is now pursuing a reversal, announcing a $13 billion U.S. investment plan and expecting more than 10,000 new jobs globally, including about 4,700 in North America in 2025; Windsor Assembly has added over 1,000 workers with projections to reach 1,500 by early 2026. Several U.S. plants are slated for new production — Belvidere reopening for two Jeep models, Toledo for a midsize pickup, Warren for a hybrid SUV, and Detroit for a new Dodge Durango — as part of growth and product initiatives. The article frames the hiring announcement in the context of prior deep cuts, noting the nearly 50,000-job reduction as a dramatic backdrop to the company's current expansion plans.

Stellantis is temporarily cutting 20 salaried roles at its Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario. The reductions affect salaried (non-hourly) positions at the assembly facility; the action is described as temporary rather than permanent. The announcement provides limited timing detail in the headline and summary, and no exact dates for when the cuts took effect or will be reinstated are given. The firm's move appears to be a localized workforce adjustment at the Brampton plant rather than a broader, company-wide layoff.

Stellantis announced it will move production of the Jeep Compass from its Brampton facility to Illinois, raising concerns about the security of its Canadian plants. Stellantis says it still plans to add a third shift at its Windsor assembly plant to accommodate demand for Chrysler Pacifica and certain Dodge Charger models, and the return to three shifts is expected to bring back about 1,000 jobs. The article notes the Brampton plant has been closed since early 2024 for retooling and that the Brampton facility employs roughly 3,000 workers while Windsor employs about 4,500. It also states that in August the company laid off a "small number" of employees in Windsor but gives no specific headcount. Local union leaders and government officials expressed concern and frustration, citing prior broken promises and the impact of U.S. auto tariffs.

According to the Fiom-Cgil union, Stellantis has eliminated nearly 10,000 jobs in Italy over the past four years. The union also reported that vehicle production in the country, including vans and small trucks, has dropped by more than half since 2004. The article attributes the job reductions to declines in production and broader structural changes in the Italian operations. No specific departments, exact dates of individual layoffs, or company statements are provided in the report.

Stellantis' Windsor Assembly plant recently announced the return of a third production shift, which the union says will bring back workers and require roughly 1,000–1,200 total hires to staff the shift. The union president said approximately 100 to 150 people are currently laid off due to decreased productivity and that about 100 of those laid-off workers will be called back when the third shift resumes; he also said another 100 to 150 current extras will fill remaining slots. The company had ended the third shift in July 2020 and delayed restoring it amid tariff concerns and softer EV demand, but union and company confirmation led to celebrations on the shop floor. The return is tied to improved demand for gas-powered Dodge Charger models and reduced tariff impact; the majority of jobs reinstated are expected to be new hires, improving stability and seniority prospects for current floaters and recently rehired workers.

Stellantis issued layoff notices to a "small number" of workers at its Windsor Assembly Plant as the company scales back production of its electric muscle car. The company said the layoffs were based on seniority and were due to regular volume adjustments; Stellantis would not confirm the exact number affected. Workers and observers described the reductions as temporary, with some employees expecting returns within weeks or by Christmas. The change follows Stellantis' postponement of the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T and is linked to weak EV sales and U.S. tariffs affecting production decisions.

The article reports that Stellantis has carried out thousands of layoffs at its plants, specifically stating the company recently cut more than 1,000 jobs overall, including nearly 400 positions at its Kokomo, Indiana plant. The layoffs have fueled internal dissent within the UAW, with at least six local chapters, including key Stellantis facilities, moving to begin the formal process to remove UAW President Shawn Fain. Workers cite broken promises on job security from the 2023 contracts, alleged retaliation, and financial mismanagement as reasons for the unrest. The ouster effort is being organized by Stellantis workers under the “Members United” petition amid federal oversight of the union.

Stellantis idled its Brampton assembly plant in December 2023 for EV retooling, leaving approximately 3,000 workers temporarily laid off; only 340 were needed during the overhaul. On Oct. 14, Stellantis announced the Jeep Compass electric SUV would be built in Illinois rather than at Brampton, deepening uncertainty about the plant's future. The company is encouraging some employees to apply for about 1,500 openings at its Windsor plant and has offered supplemental income (60–70% of pay) for up to two years, but that support may end in January or workers could receive permanent layoff notices before year-end. The move is part of a broader US-focused production shift by Stellantis tied to a US$13-billion plan to boost U.S. output and mitigate tariff impacts, and local union and workers express feelings of betrayal and concern for long-term job prospects.

Stellantis idled its Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Illinois, and laid off about 1,500 hourly workers as operations were paused in mid-February 2023. The layoffs stemmed from production stoppages tied to the company’s decision to end Jeep Cherokee production at the facility and broader manufacturing adjustments, leaving the future of the plant and many workers uncertain. Officials and union representatives reported delays in restarting production and difficulties finding alternative work for affected employees, while some workers awaited potential recall or severance details. The shutdown and staff reductions reflect Stellantis’s restructuring of its U.S. plant footprint and model allocations amid shifting demand and strategic changes.

Stellantis announced that the StarPlus Energy battery plant in Kokomo, a joint venture between Stellantis and Samsung SDI that builds batteries for Stellantis EVs, will reduce its salaried workforce by approximately 18%. This reduction affects 59 salaried employees out of 318 salaried staff at the Kokomo plant; the plant's 414 hourly production employees will not be impacted. Stellantis said the decision comes as the U.S. electric vehicle market evolves and the company evaluates its North American product strategy and powertrain options. Affected salaried employees will receive a severance package including benefits coverage.