Windsor Stellantis workers returning to 2 full shifts earlier than anticipated
This spring, employees were warned of fluctuating shifts until the end of summer
Stellantis workers at the Windsor, Ont., assembly plant are returning to two full shifts a week earlier than previously expected.
Unifor Local 444 says the vehicle factory will be back operating at that level starting the week of June 23. The automaker has also since confirmed the news.
Employees were originally anticipating a return the next week around Canada Day.
"As always, please take direction from your supervisor," the union mentioned to its members inside a Wednesday social media post, adding previously scheduled Saturday shifts have also now been cancelled because of the return to a full shift compliment.
Roughly 4,500 people work at the car factory located in the middle of the border city.
Stellantis spokesperson LouAnn Gosselin says the ongoing shift changes are to do with with a handful of products made at the plant.
"These modifications are necessary as we complete the 2025 model year build and to prepare for the launch of the 2026 model year Chrysler Pacifica, Chrysler Voyager/Grand Caravan and Dodge Charger," Gosselin told CBC News in an emailed statement.
The carmaker has been on fluctuating shift schedules for the past few weeks due to production changes, and with Trump's tariffs creating uncertainty across the auto sector.
It's unknown how long the return to two full shifts will last.
"We will continue to monitor the situation," said Gosselin.
Earlier this spring, the irregular schedule was announced to workers at the factory over the summertime, with some weeks of full operation, some weeks of only one shift reporting and some weeks of shutdown.
WATCH | In May, Windsor Stellantis workers put on 'fluctuating' work schedules for summer:
