UAW to hold strike vote at Stellantis truck plant over outsourcing dispute

Source: CBT News

Local union escalates concerns over contractor use at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant.

By Jaelyn Campbell
May 4, 2026

The United Auto Workers (UAW) will hold a strike authorization vote May 7–8 at Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Macomb County, escalating a dispute over alleged outsourced work.

Roughly 6,000 members of UAW Local 1700 will participate in the vote, according to Local President Mike Spencer. The plant produces Ram 1500 pickups and has been running at full capacity as the automaker increases output of V8-powered models and addresses prior quality issues.

The vote marks a step in the union’s strike process and would not trigger an immediate walkout. A majority of local members must approve the measure before the union seeks authorization from its international leadership, which must grant final approval before any strike can begin.

Spencer said he has raised concerns for more than a year that Stellantis has used outside contractors for work inside the plant instead of allowing about 600 skilled trades workers to bid on those jobs, as required under the union’s contract.

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