Stellantis seriously considering closure and sale of idled Brampton plant: union
TORONTO — Unifor says Stellantis is seriously considering the closure and sale of its Brampton, Ont., assembly plant, which has been idled since 2023.
Unifor, the Canadian labor union, has reported that Stellantis is considering the closure and potential sale of its Brampton, Ontario assembly plant, which has been idle since 2023. Union president Lana Payne expressed disappointment, stating that the Brampton plant has been a significant economic driver for the community for generations, providing good union jobs and producing iconic Chrysler and Dodge vehicles.
The plant was initially planned for retooling to produce Jeep vehicles, but this plan was halted in early 2025. In October 2025, Stellantis announced it would move Jeep Compass production to the United States, leaving the Brampton plant idle indefinitely. This decision has been criticized by Canadian politicians, particularly at the provincial and federal levels.
Unifor members, numbering around 2,200 at the Brampton plant, were laid off in December 2023, leaving them without jobs. Payne emphasized that the situation is a lose-lose for workers on both sides of the border. Stellantis has not provided formal written notice of its intent to close or sell the plant, but the union believes the collective agreement requires at least a one-year notice period.
Stellantis declined to confirm or deny the potential closure and sale of the plant, stating that it is currently preparing for collective bargaining and focusing on finding a sustainable manufacturing solution for Brampton Assembly.
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