Stellantis to lay off up to 2,450 factory workers as classic RAM production ends

Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, announced plans to lay off up to 2,450 workers at its Warren Truck assembly plant in Michigan as it ceases production of the Ram 1500 Classic truck. The layoffs are set to take effect on October 8, coinciding with a shift from a two-shift to a one-shift operation for general assembly. While production of the Ram 1500 Classic is winding down, the plant will continue to produce the Jeep Wagoneer on a two-shift schedule. Stellantis is redirecting its focus to the Ram 1500 Tradesman truck, which is manufactured at a different facility. Affected workers, who are part of the United Auto Workers union, will receive 52 weeks of supplemental unemployment benefits, transition assistance, and two years of healthcare coverage. This decision follows Stellantis's recent voluntary buyout offers to U.S. salaried employees as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures initiated by CEO Carlos Tavares. The company has acknowledged operational weaknesses in some of its U.S. plants, although specific locations have not been disclosed.

- Stellantis will lay off up to 2,450 workers at its Warren Truck assembly plant.

- The layoffs are effective from October 8, as production of the Ram 1500 Classic ends.

- The plant will shift from a two-shift to a one-shift operation for general assembly.

- Affected workers will receive unemployment benefits and healthcare coverage.

- Stellantis is focusing on the production of the Ram 1500 Tradesman truck at a different facility.