(Alliance News) - Stellantis is initiating 740 layoffs at its Tychy plant in Poland, representing nearly a third of its workforce, and will eliminate the third production shift starting in March.
As reported by Milano Finanza on Tuesday, the Solidarnosc union has written to Exor, the group's main shareholder, requesting a clear stance on the factory's future, fearing repercussions for thousands of jobs in the regional supply chain.
According to the union, discussions with management are merely formal, with decisions being made without genuine involvement of the workers. At the heart of the dispute is the voluntary redundancy plan: Solidarnosc is demanding severance packages of up to 36 months' salary, while Stellantis is offering a maximum of 24 months, only to employees with more than 30 years of service. The unions also allege pressure tactics that risk undermining the voluntary nature of the plan.
Despite Tychy producing strategic models such as the Alfa Romeo Junior, Jeep Avenger, and Fiat 600, the plant's future remains uncertain. The parties have about two weeks to reach an agreement; if they fail, the company may proceed with individual layoffs.
Stellantis shares are down 0.8% at EUR8.15 per share.
By Giuseppe Fabio Ciccomascolo, Alliance News senior reporter
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