Not So Fast: Windsor Plant Could Return to Three Shifts
A few days ago, we reported on Stellantis' decision to cut another shift at its Canadian plant in Windsor, Ontario, where the automaker’s minivans are manufactured. Starting in 2022, that would mean only one shift would be operating.
But this might a be case of Not So Fast. Both the union and Ontario Premier Doug Ford sought to alleviate concerns. According to Automotive News, if you go by their words, today there’s reason to rejoice if you’re a plant worker at the Windsor plant.
Premier Ford said the Stellantis decision may ultimately be “good news” as union leaders and auto industry experts anticipate the eventual return of three shifts at the plant.
"There’s going to be good news at the end of the day. I have confidence,” Ford told reporters gathered in Windsor on Monday.
He said he believes, as do many across the industry, in Stellantis' commitment to modernize the plant and bring in new models to be produced there.
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