Stellantis Sues UAW Over Strike Threats, Alleges Contract Violation

UAW Local 230 in Los Angeles voted on the same day to request a strike authorization if an agreement can’t be reached.

The Stellantis sign outside the Chrysler Technology Center, in Auburn Hills, Mich., on Jan. 19, 2021. Carlos Osorio/AP Photo

Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, has filed a federal lawsuit against the United Auto Workers (UAW), accusing the union of violating its contract by threatening to strike over delayed investment plans.

The automaker, which filed its complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on Oct. 3, seeks a ruling that UAW Local 230’s decision to hold a strike authorization vote breaches the terms of the collective bargaining agreement reached last year.