The United Auto Workers expanded its walkout to all Stellantis and GM parts distribution centers Friday Sept. 22, 2023, including locations in Bolingbrook and Naperville. But citing progress in negotiations, no further actions were taken against Ford, sparing 5,500 workers at the Chicago Assembly Plant on the city’s Southeast Side, at least for another week. “We’re still on standby,” said Chris Pena, president of UAW Local 551, which represents assembly line workers at the Chicago Ford plant. Local 551 rallied on Thursday in support of striking workers.
Tracy Potter picks up picket signs at the UAW Local 551 union hall at a rally in support of striking auto workers on Sept. 21, 2023, in Chicago.Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia addresses UAW Local 551 workers and supporters during a rally in support of nationwide striking auto workers on Sept. 21, 2023, in Chicago.
Ron Wilson, center, listens to speakers at the UAW Local 551 union hall at a rally in support of striking auto workers on Sept. 21, 2023, in Chicago.UAW Local 551 workers and supporters attend a rally in support of nationwide striking auto workers.UAW Local 551 workers and supporters return picket signs and posters after a rally in support of nationwide striking auto workers on Sept. 21, 2023, in Chicago.Ald.
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