Workers at Stellantis plant near Detroit authorize strike in dispute over health and safety issues

The United Auto Workers union says over 1,000 workers at a Stellantis metal stamping plant in Warren, Michigan, have voted to authorize a strike over health and safety issues. The union didn’t immediately answer a question about whether a deadline had been set, but Stellantis said in a statement that talks are ongoing and workers are still on the job. The UAW says grievances have been filed about problems with ventilation fans, personal protective equipment, flooding, oil leaks and other issues. A strike could affect production of the Ram pickup, Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Wagoneer, according to the UAW. Stellantis said it is committed to a safe work environment and to resolving the dispute without a work stoppage.