The Stellantis Windsor assembly plant will change between complete production, reduced changes and complete closures over the next 12 weeks. This is happening as automobile manufacturers continue to browse new market conditions brought by US tariffs in the Canadian automotive sector.
But a company spokesman did not mention tariffs in an email to CBC on the new schedule.
On the other hand, Lou Ann Gosselin said the changes are associated with the change in the year of production.
“These modifications are necessary as we complete the Model 2025 year, we build and prepare for the launch of the year 2026, the Chrysler Pacific model year, Chrysler Voyager/Grand Caravan and Dodge Charger,” said Gosselin.
“We will continue to monitor the situation.”
The union that represents the workers of the plant has told its members to wait for “alternative and fluctuating work schedules” during the next 12 weeks.
Local Unifor 444 published the following schedule on its Facebook page:
- Week of May 12, May 19 and June 30: Two shifts in execution
- HOLD OF MAY 26, JUNE 9 AND JUNE 23: ONLY THE CHANGE OF TURN ONE WORKING
- Week of June 2, June 16 and July 7: Only two working
- July 14th Week: Down Production
- Weeks of August 18 and 25: planned summer closure
