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UAW: Stellantis Can’t Blame Workers Or EVs For Losses - CleanTechnica

UAW: Stellantis Can’t Blame Workers Or EVs For Losses - CleanTechnica
Source: cleantechnica
Author: @ChargeToThePark
Published: 2/28/2026

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The article from CleanTechnica highlights the United Auto Workers (UAW) criticism of Stellantis management following the company’s significant financial losses in 2025, which led to zero profit-sharing bonuses for its North American workers. While General Motors and Ford employees received substantial profit-sharing checks, Stellantis workers were left empty-handed, causing frustration and disappointment. UAW Vice President Rich Boyer condemned Stellantis for prioritizing shareholder payouts over investing in the future and for cutting essential plant resources, which contributed to the company’s poor financial performance. Stellantis has attempted to blame its financial woes on the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and a cooling market, but the article argues this is a scapegoat for management’s failures. Unlike GM and Ford, which heavily invested in EV platforms and battery production, Stellantis lagged behind, underfunding engineering, software development, and supplier budgets. The company also raised prices on aging internal combustion models, resulting in lost market share. The article asserts

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