UAW threatens new Stellantis strike to protest failure to perform duties
Unions plan to vote on strike action against the embattled carmaker, which denies it has reneged on its promise to agree a deal in 2023 go through Chris Chilton September 18, 2024 11:49 The UAW, the largest auto union in the United States, has said it may call for another strike at Stellantis. Union bosses claim the carmaker has not met product promises made at the end of last year's strike. The United Auto Workers (UAW) union will hold a strike authorization vote to decide whether workers will stop work at North American factories. Stellantis is bracing for a new round of devastating strike action after the United Auto Workers (UAW) said it would hold a vote on whether to strike again. Just one year ago, Stellantis workers forcibly stopped production lines in an effort to get better wages and working conditions. Ultimately, the automaker gave in, ending a six-week strike by increasing worker wages and promising future products that…
F1: Alpine workers may protest at Italian Grand Prix
Renault employees at the Viry-Châtillon plant are reportedly planning a protest against Alpine's decision to become a Mercedes Formula 1 customer from 2026. Alpine's parent company Renault plans to stop developing and producing Formula 1 engines at the Viry-Châtillon plant, including the 2026 engine program. Alpine may switch from producing its own engines to relying on other suppliers. Rising engine development costs have forced Renault to rethink its F1 strategy. The company is considering buying engines from rivals such as Mercedes, but has yet to identify a supplier. The decision has upset factory employees, who feel their hard work has been overlooked. Progress on the 2026 Renault engine was reportedly going well, so the sudden stop was all the more surprising to employees and fans. Despite promises of transfers to other departments facing similar challenges, many employees feel the reassigned roles do not meet the expectations set. Also read: F1 Italian Grand Prix: When, where and how to watch the…
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