As part of Chrysler ’s bankruptcy restructuring plans, Chrysler planned to shutter seven US plants. Now the UAW is fighting to save several plants from closure – with one success already reported.
Chrysler is set to release their five year plan details on November 4th, but they have already begun work by shuttering two of the seven plants scheduled to close from the bankruptcy.
Although the UAW’s immediate concern is attempting to stop the closure of a third plant in Twinsburg, Ohio, UAW members have stated that they see little chance of stopping that closure.
The UAW is however taking a firm stand attempting to save three other plants in particular – the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, the Detroit Axle Plant and the Kenosha Engine Plant. The UAW is making the case to Chrysler that these three plants have a viable place in Chrysler’s five-year plan.
Should the UAW succeed in saving these three plants they will have saved approximately 2,300 jobs.
“The jury is still out as it relates to those facilities, ” said UAW Vice President General Holiefield.
