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

UAW asks Detroit automakers to shutter U.S. plants -source

DETROIT, March 18 (Reuters) – The union representing about 150,000 hourly workers at the Detroit Three automaker has asked the companies to reconsider shutting down their U.S. plants to stop the spread of the coronavirus, a person familiar with the union’s request said on Wednesday. The United Auto Workers asked for another meeting on Wednesday… Continue reading UAW asks Detroit automakers to shutter U.S. plants -source

UPDATE 1-Fiat again halts Atessa, its only functioning assembly site in Europe

MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) has again halted its Atessa plant in Italy due to disruptions in parts supply linked to the coronavirus outbreak, after it was reopened on Tuesday, a union representative said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: A Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) sign is at the U.S. headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Fiat again halts Atessa, its only functioning assembly site in Europe

@FCA: FCA Statement on Shift Pattern Changes at U.S. Manufacturing Facilities Related to COVID-19

FCA Statement on Shift Pattern Changes at U.S. Manufacturing Facilities Related to COVID-19 March 17, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Following several days of proactive discussions with our UAW partners focused on providing a safe environment for our employees, we have agreed that in addition to our extensive current protocols to protect our employees, FCA will… Continue reading @FCA: FCA Statement on Shift Pattern Changes at U.S. Manufacturing Facilities Related to COVID-19

United Auto Workers call on GM, Ford, FCA to shut down U.S. factories

United Auto Workers called on the Big Three automakers — GM, Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles — to shut down factories in the U.S. for two weeks over concerns about the spread of COVID-19, a disease caused by the coronavirus. The call to action came after GM confirmed in a statement that an employee who… Continue reading United Auto Workers call on GM, Ford, FCA to shut down U.S. factories

@FCA: Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford Canada, GM Canada Working Together to Protect Auto Employee Health and Safety During COVID-19/Coronavirus Emergency

Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford Canada, GM Canada Working Together to Protect Auto Employee Health and Safety During COVID-19/Coronavirus Emergency March 17, 2020 , Windsor, Ontario – Leaders at Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford of Canada, and General Motors of Canada today announced a joint task force to implement enhanced protections for manufacturing and warehouse employees at all… Continue reading @FCA: Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford Canada, GM Canada Working Together to Protect Auto Employee Health and Safety During COVID-19/Coronavirus Emergency

@Ferrari: The Agnelli Family and its Companies respond to the COVID-19 Emergency

In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the Agnelli Family and its Companies have put in place a series of measures, in coordination with the Italian Civil Protection Department, to support the Italian national health service in its care of the sick and to provide assistance to those who currently require it, or who will do… Continue reading @Ferrari: The Agnelli Family and its Companies respond to the COVID-19 Emergency

Sales on FCA, times for merging with PSA are longer

1 ‘of reading Fca in deep red in Piazza Affari, it gets worse and more than 5% lose in a session in which the auto sector is not among the most penalized. The stock has come to lose over 8% after several stops in volatility. Exor also fell, after starting positively. According to the operators,… Continue reading Sales on FCA, times for merging with PSA are longer

UAW seeks U.S. auto plant shutdown as COVID-19 crisis deepens

(Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) and Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Tuesday they each have had one employee, both working at U.S. engineering centers, test positive for coronavirus. The GM logo is seen at the General Motors Warren Transmission Operations Plant in Warren, Michigan October 26, 2015. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook These are the first… Continue reading UAW seeks U.S. auto plant shutdown as COVID-19 crisis deepens