Laid off when Stellantis idled the Belvidere Assembly Plant in February, nearly 165 workers were back on the job this week as the automaker’s first hires for a new parts distribution center, … ...

Stellantis confirmed Tuesday that it intends to delay — but not cancel — plans for the reopening of the Belvidere Assembly Plant, and said in a statement that the UAW cannot strike over the issue.

A Stellantis spokesperson, Jodi Tinson, declined to respond to questions about architectural issues at Belvidere or whether the company wants to build a gas-powered or EV truck at the facility.

Stellantis confirmed Tuesday that it intends to delay — but not cancel — plans for the reopening of the Belvidere Assembly Plant, and said in a statement that the UAW cannot strike over the issue.

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Stellantis announced plans Wednesday to reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant in 2027 with plans to build a new vehicle. The plant has sat idle since 2023, and discussions ...

Stellantis idled the Belvidere plant in late February, indefinitely laying off more than 1,200 workers. Many of them were forced to transfer to other locations or accept early retirement.

The UAW says Stellantis isn't living up to its commitment to reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant, so it has prepared grievances and could strike.

Stellantis pledged to restart and expand its operations in Belvidere, creating 3,000 jobs and investing billions to retool a plant that opened in 1965 and employed 5,000 workers as recently as 2019.

In what should be a significant boost for the economy and job outlook throughout the Rockford region, Stellantis on Wednesday announced its plans to relaunch production at the Belvidere Assembly Plant ...

Stellantis plans to offer Belvidere Assembly Plant workers the chance to apply for a transfer to open positions at other factories once indefinite layoffs begin Feb. 28, according to information ...

What kind of vehicle will be built in Belvidere? Stellantis says a mid-sized pickup truck is slated for production in Belvidere starting in 2027, but won't say what make or model is planned.