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Unifor members at Stellantis ratify new agreements

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor auto members at Stellantis voted to ratify the Master Collective Agreement (covering the Windsor Assembly Plant, Brampton Assembly Plant and Etobicoke Casting Plant), along with agreements covering Unifor members working in the office, clerical and engineering unit, fire and security unit and PDC units in Mississauga and Red Deer.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor auto members at Stellantis voted to ratify the Master Collective Agreement (covering the Windsor Assembly Plant, Brampton Assembly Plant and Etobicoke Casting Plant), along with agreements covering Unifor members working in the office, clerical and engineering unit, fire and security unit and PDC units in Mississauga and Red Deer.
  • "Unifor members at Stellantis will receive the same significant wage increases, pension improvements and electric vehicle (EV) transition income security measures as Unifor members at Ford and General Motors," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • The three-year collective agreements cover approximately 8,200 Unifor members.
  • This contract needed to deliver in a big way that ensured none of our members were left behind," said Unifor Stellantis Master Bargaining Chair James Stewart.

Unifor and Stellantis reach tentative agreement

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor has reached a tentative agreement with Stellantis, ending strike action at the company's Canadian facilities.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor has reached a tentative agreement with Stellantis, ending strike action at the company's Canadian facilities.
  • "This agreement will considerably improve the living standards of every Unifor member at Stellantis."
  • "Our members and our bargaining team stood firm in our resolve to reach a strong agreement that follows the union's core economic pattern and all of the issues specific to our individual Stellantis facilities," said Unifor Stellantis Master Bargaining Chair James Stewart.
  • The tentative agreement with Stellantis follows the pattern agreement the union reached with Ford Motor Company and General Motors.

Unifor to begin negotiations with Stellantis

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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"We also have the added challenge of negotiating future product commitments for the Brampton Assembly plant that secures a future for all of our Stellantis members in the EV transition."

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  • "We also have the added challenge of negotiating future product commitments for the Brampton Assembly plant that secures a future for all of our Stellantis members in the EV transition."
  • Unifor's negotiations will focus on Stellantis following the pattern agreement previously set with Ford of Canada and General Motors.
  • Unifor represents more than 8,200 members at Stellantis facilities in Canada, including the Windsor Assembly Plant, Brampton Assembly Plant, Etobicoke Casting Plant, Red Deer Parts Distribution Centre and Mississauga Parts Distribution Centre.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector and represents 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Hundred Grand Hybrid: Stellantis' Windsor Assembly Plant Marks Production of 100,000th Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Production of Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid began on December 1, 2016, as a 2017 model

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  • Production of Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid began on December 1, 2016, as a 2017 model
    The ultimate family vehicle, the Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid is the No.
  • Assembly Plant to celebrate the milestone model of the first and still the only plug-in hybrid in the segment.
  • Production of the Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid began on December 1, 2016, with a 2023 Brilliant Black Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Touring L model serving as the 100,000th produced.
  • "Congratulations to the entire team at Windsor Assembly Plant on production of the 100,000th ultimate family vehicle, the Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid," said Chris Feuell, Chrysler brand chief executive officer – Stellantis.

Stellantis Announces Allocation of BEV-centric STLA Large Vehicles to Cassino Assembly Plant

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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AMSTERDAM, March 9, 2023 – The Stellantis Cassino Assembly Plant in Italy, producer of vehicles for the premium and luxury brands, Alfa Romeo and Maserati, will add production of vehicles, to be shared at a later date, based on the flexible, BEV-centric STLA Large platform.

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  • AMSTERDAM, March 9, 2023 – The Stellantis Cassino Assembly Plant in Italy, producer of vehicles for the premium and luxury brands, Alfa Romeo and Maserati, will add production of vehicles, to be shared at a later date, based on the flexible, BEV-centric STLA Large platform.
  • The announcement was made today by Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares as he visited the technically advanced assembly plant, which builds the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio as well as Maserati Grecale vehicles.
  • “The Cassino plant has a rich history of innovation and technology,” said Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares.
  • The support of our workforce in Cassino and the foresight of local and national officials further electrify our efforts to delight customers with clean, safe and affordable mobility.”
    Cassino is the second Stellantis plant publicly named to produce vehicles based on the STLA Large platform, joining the Windsor Assembly Plant in Canada.

  Stellantis Announces $155 Million Investment in Three Indiana Plants to Support North American Electrification Goals

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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The optimized efficiency of the new EDM will help each platform achieve driving range up to 500 miles (800 km).

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  • The optimized efficiency of the new EDM will help each platform achieve driving range up to 500 miles (800 km).
  • “While we continue our successful transition to a decarbonized future in our European operations, we are now setting those same foundational elements for the North American market,” said Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO.
  • And with our in-house manufacturing capabilities and expertise, we will do it with greater flexibility and efficiency.”
    Investments will be made at the Indiana Transmission, Kokomo Transmission and Kokomo Casting Plants.
  • Stellantis currently operates five powertrain plants in Indiana – three transmission plants, a casting plant and an engine plant.

Stellantis Announces $155 Million Investment in Three Indiana Plants to Support North American Electrification Goals

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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The optimized efficiency of the new EDM will help each platform achieve driving range up to 500 miles (800 km).

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  • The optimized efficiency of the new EDM will help each platform achieve driving range up to 500 miles (800 km).
  • Investments will be made at the Indiana Transmission, Kokomo Transmission and Kokomo Casting plants.
  • Since 2020, Stellantis has invested nearly $3.3 billion in Indiana to support its transition to electrification.
  • Stellantis currently operates five powertrain plants in Indiana – three transmission plants, a casting plant and an engine plant.

Stellantis and LG battery plant announcement marks a significant move in Canada's drive towards EV growth

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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WINDSOR, ON, March 23, 2022 /CNW/ - Unifor applauds Stellantis and LG's joint venture lithium-ion battery plant announced for Windsor, Ontario today.

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  • WINDSOR, ON, March 23, 2022 /CNW/ - Unifor applauds Stellantis and LG's joint venture lithium-ion battery plant announced for Windsor, Ontario today.
  • Today is an important day for Canada's auto workers, and for the workers of Windsor-Essex," said Shane Wark, Unifor Assistant to the National President.
  • This announcement caps off an impressive few weeks of announcements for Canada's EV auto supply chain, including new GM and BASF battery material facilities coming to Quebec.
  • The cells and modules to be produced at the new plant should primarily supply Stellantis' North American production facilities.

Deal with Fiat Chrysler secures $1.5 billion electric vehicle investment

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
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FCA has agreed to invest in a state-of-the-art multi-energy vehicle platform at the Windsor Assembly Plant that will enable the assembly of both PlugIn Hybrid Vehicles and Battery Electric Vehicles with at least one new model in 2025.

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  • FCA has agreed to invest in a state-of-the-art multi-energy vehicle platform at the Windsor Assembly Plant that will enable the assembly of both PlugIn Hybrid Vehicles and Battery Electric Vehicles with at least one new model in 2025.
  • "In Brampton, our members have been building, I will argue, the most incredible cars anywhere in North America.
  • I urge members to support this settlement," said James Stewart, Unifor's FCA Master Bargaining Committee Chair.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Earns 2020 Best Family Cars Award From PARENTS Magazine

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
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PARENTS magazine has named the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid a 2020 Best Family Cars award winner, in recognition of vehicles that are both safe for families, as well as fun to ride in.

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  • PARENTS magazine has named the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid a 2020 Best Family Cars award winner, in recognition of vehicles that are both safe for families, as well as fun to ride in.
  • The full list of 2020 Best Family Cars award winners, including Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, is available online starting today and will also be published in PARENTS magazine's May 2020 issue, which hits newsstands on April 11.
  • Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid was named PARENTS magazine "Best Eco Pick," reflecting its position as the first and only hybrid minivan.
  • Pacifica Family Pricing, plus zero percent financing for 60 months,is included onevery 2020 Chrysler Pacifica, including 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid.