The union, which won a major contract victory last year, has criticized the company for cutting jobs and delaying plans at an Illinois factory.

KEY TAKEAWAYS Chrysler and Jeep parent Stellantis is potentially facing a fresh strike as United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain said the union plans to hold a vote authorizing a walkout.Fain alleged in a live video address that the automaker abandoned contract commitments it made during a labor deal struck last year.

The union has filed charges of unfair labor practice and grievances against the Jeep maker, citing abandoned commitments made in 2023.