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Coronavirus closure: Fiat Chrysler idles Ram 1500 pickup plant in Michigan

Fiat Chrysler is idling the Sterling Heights, Mich., factory where it builds the Ram 1500 indefinitely, after revealing that an employee at the facility tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).On Monday, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, GM and the UAW came to an agreement on implementing new precautionary measures to continue U.S. auto manufacturing in the coming weeks.The Sterling Heights facility produces the latest generation Ram 1500, while the last generation 1500 Classic is built at factories in Warren, Mich., and Mexico that remain open.

Detroit automakers Ford, General Motors, FCA agree to close all US plants

CLOSE The CDC and a new study look at how long the coronavirus can live on surfaces. USA TODAY The Detroit Three automakers agreed Wednesday to UAW demands to shut down all North American plants as a precaution against coronavirus. During the shutdown, the union members will get paid similar to the compensation plan for when they… Continue reading Detroit automakers Ford, General Motors, FCA agree to close all US plants

GM, Ford and FCA shutter all North American factories over coronavirus fears

Detroit’s big three automakers are to shut down all factories due to fears over the coronavirus. Details are still in the works and will be announced shortly. Over the last few days, United Auto Workers has been pushing the automakers to shut down their factories over concerns of worker safety. UAW President Rory Gamble sent… Continue reading GM, Ford and FCA shutter all North American factories over coronavirus fears

Ford temporarily suspends production in North American factories

Ford said Wednesday it will temporarily suspend production at its North American factories through March 30 in response to COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. “We’re continuing to work closely with union leaders, especially the United Auto Workers, to find ways to help keep our workforce healthy and safe — even as we look at… Continue reading Ford temporarily suspends production in North American factories

Tesla orders factory workers to come to work in spite of shelter in place directive

Tesla will continue to keep its Fremont, Calif., factory open for production, because it has had “conflicting guidance from different levels of government” over whether it could operate during a shelter in place order in Alameda County, according to an email sent to employees Wednesday by the company’s human resources department. The human resources department… Continue reading Tesla orders factory workers to come to work in spite of shelter in place directive

@FCA: FCA Suspends Production in North America in Response to COVID-19 Emergency

FCA Suspends Production in North America in Response to COVID-19 EmergencyWorking with the UAW and listening to the concerns of our people, we have agreed to cease production at our plants across North America, starting progressively from today through the end of March. While production is paused, the Company will put actions into place to… Continue reading @FCA: FCA Suspends Production in North America in Response to COVID-19 Emergency

@FCA: FCA Statement Regarding Suspension of Production Operations at North American Manufacturing Facilities

FCA Statement Regarding Suspension of Production Operations at North American Manufacturing Facilities March 18, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Working with the UAW and listening to the concerns of our people, we have agreed to cease production at our plants across North America, starting progressively from today through the end of March. While production is… Continue reading @FCA: FCA Statement Regarding Suspension of Production Operations at North American Manufacturing Facilities

UPDATE 3-Detroit automakers agree to UAW request to shutter U.S. plants -source

DETROIT (Reuters) – The Detroit Three automakers have agreed to shut down their U.S. plants to stop the spread of coronavirus, bowing to pressure from the union representing about 150,000 hourly workers at those facilities, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Details of the shutdowns by General Motors Co, Ford Motor Co… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Detroit automakers agree to UAW request to shutter U.S. plants -source