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Stellantis Boss Confirms 'Beautiful' Ram Mid-Size Truck For 2027

It’s been two years since UAW Vice President Rich Boyer announced the Belvidere, Illinois, factory would reopen to build a new mid-size truck. However, we had to wait until this past January for Ram to confirm plans to fill the gap left in 2011 when the Dakota was discontinued. Better…

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Stellantis Faces Unfair Labor Practice Charges From UAW

The UAW union said it filed the charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Stellantis, claiming that the company unlawfully withheld details about plans to move Dodge Durango production from a Detroit factory to one in Canada, according to a report.

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UAW Threatens Strike Over Stellantis' Delayed Plant Reopening

Dispute between UAW and Stellantis over delayed plant reopening raises job security concerns.

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UAW's rift with Stellantis raises fear that some US auto jobs could vanish

U.S. autoworkers warn that a dispute between their union and Stellantis over delays in reopening a shuttered factory in Belvidere, Illinois, is much bigger than that one plant

The Independent UK

At Democratic Convention, UAW head threatens strike against Stellantis over delayed plant reopening

A high-profile spat between the United Auto Workers and Stellantis over reopening an Illinois factory complex has made its way into the race for U.S. president and could bring a strike against the automaker

The Independent UK

Biden Whips Up Support For His Reelection By Telling UAW Members Trump Visited Non-Union Plant: ‘I Hope You Guys Have A Memory’

Biden who addressed the United Autoworkers union at Belvidere, Illinois used the platform to take aim at his predecessor Trump

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Biden stumps for unions and himself during UAW celebration in Belvidere

Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined the president, who called the union’s deals with automakers “game-changers” that will secure jobs and boost the economy.

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The inside story on Biden’s role in the UAW-Stellantis agreement and the auto plant’s reopening in Belvidere

President Joe Biden on Thursday showcases his work in helping the UAW win a favorable contract with automakers and his role in getting the shuttered auto plant in Belvidere reopened.

Chicago Sun-Times

President Biden to tout UAW big contract win in Belvidere Thursday

The Belvidere event will, the White House said, underscore the big victory UAW negotiated with automaker Stellantis after a six-week-long strike. The deal is expected to include the reopening of the plant, which has been closed since February.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker overcomes ‘gargantuan hurdles’ to get Stellantis to reopen, expand Belvidere auto assembly plant

Give credit where it’s due: Pritzker helped the United Auto Workers Union and the White House put together a deal with Stellantis, Rich Miller writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Stellantis To Reopen Belvidere Factory To Build New Midsize Truck [UPDATE]

It might not be the Ram Rampage.

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Autoworkers and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal to end strike: AP sources

The deal includes a new vehicle for a now-idled factory in Belvidere, Illinois, which the company had planned to close.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why the transition to electric cars looms large in UAW talks with Big 3 automakers

Wages, benefits and job security may be at the heart of union talks with Detroit automakers — but the rise of battery-powered cars looms large in the background.

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Ram 1500 REV Could Be Built In Illinois

The upcoming Ram 1500 REV could reportedly be built at a former Jeep plant in Belvidere, Illinois.

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Illinois Wants Stellantis To Bring Shuttered Belvidere Plant Back Online

The Ram 1500 Rev could be produced at the Belvidere factory.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker visits Belvidere and Robinson following emergency disaster proclamation: ‘A devastating day for the families of the deceased’

Gov. J.B. Pritzker visited the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere Sunday morning to survey damage caused by the Friday tornado that killed one man and injured more than 40 adults during a metal concert.

Metal Hammer

Fundraising page launched to support family of man killed at Morbid Angel show

Frederick Forest Livingston, Jr. was killed when a tornado struck the roof of the Apollo Theater in Belvidere, Illinois, causing the roof to collapse

Chicago Tribune

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker visits Belvidere, Robinson Sunday following emergency disaster proclamation

Governor J.B. Pritzker visited the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere this morning to survey damage caused by the Friday tornado that killed one man and injured over 40 adults during a metal concert.

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Pritzker issues disaster proclamation after tornadoes hit Illinois, killing 4

The governor signed the proclamation late Saturday, allowing the state to send assistance to Boone, Crawford, DuPage, Marion and Sangamon counties.

Daily Mirror

Tributes to 'amazing' dad of three killed as tornado causes roof collapse at concert

One person was killed in the carnage with another 28 injured, five of whom were listed in critical condition in hospitals in Belvidere, around 70 miles northwest of Chicago

Reuters

'Absolute chaos': Illinois theater roof collapse sums up destruction by storms

A rock concert was in store on a Friday evening at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois, with hundreds of people looking forward to an evening of death metal music to start the weekend.

Chicago Tribune

Officials confirm tornado hit just before deadly roof collapse at Illinois rock concert

CHICAGO — A tornado on a 28-mile rampage with wind gusts from 90-100 miles per hour tore through Belvidere Friday night, officials confirmed Saturday evening.

Chicago Tribune

Officials report 50-year-old man dead, 40 people injured in roof collapse at Illinois metal concert

CHICAGO — Belvidere city officials said at a news conference Saturday morning a 50-year-old man died and about 40 people were injured in a roof collapse Friday night at a metal concert.

Chicago Tribune

Local officials report 50-year-old man dead, 40 people injured in roof collapse at Illinois metal concert

CHICAGO — Belvidere city officials said at a news conference Saturday morning a 50-year-old man died and about 40 people were injured in a roof collapse Friday night at a metal concert.

Chicago Sun-Times

Belvidere tornado brought ‘absolute chaos’; 1 dead, 48 injured in theater roof collapse

Five people were in critical condition Saturday after a EF-1 tornado tore through the northern Illinois city and caused the collapse of a theater roof during a heavy metal concert.

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