Rumors of Durango move bring union charge, company statement

The United Auto Workers union (UAW) has expressed concern about rumors of the Dodge Durango leaving Jefferson North for foreign shores, announcing that it was filing a charge with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The UAW believes changing the production of the Durango would be a violation of their contract, which included language promising a new generation of Durangos (on STLA Large) there.

On being contacted, a Stellantis representative countered that:

Stellantis has not received the filing, and therefore has not had an opportunity to review the charge. The Company has not violated the commitments made in the Investment Letter included in the 2023 UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement. Like all of our competitors, Stellantis is attempting to carefully manage how and when we bring new vehicles to market with a focus on enhancing our competitiveness and ensuring our future sustainability and growth. We will communicate our plans to the UAW at the appropriate time.

Rumors regarding future product plans and movement of engineering and design personnel have been flooding social media. Some are even insisting that Dodge and Chrysler are being sold or shut down in the near term, despite the company’s clear statements to the contrary. Given that the postponement of new product for Belvidere has been confirmed, it may be difficult for UAW leaders to ignore rumors of product plan changes.

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