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Stellantis Shifts Jeep Production, Brampton Workers Left in Limbo

10/30/2025

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Stellantis will shift production of the Jeep Compass electric SUV to Illinois, leaving thousands of Brampton workers uncertain after the factory's December 2023 retooling closure.
Harvinder Reehal, a Brampton plant worker, fears she may not return to her job.
Stellantis offers supplemental income for laid-off workers through January 2024.
Some workers are considering relocation to Windsor.
Volkswagen proceeds with a battery plant in St. Thomas, Ontario.

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Story summary

Stellantis will shift production of the Jeep Compass electric SUV to Illinois, leaving thousands of Brampton workers uncertain after the factory's December 2023 retooling closure.
Harvinder Reehal, a Brampton plant worker, fears she may not return to her job.
Stellantis offers supplemental income for laid-off workers through January 2024.
Some workers are considering relocation to Windsor.
Volkswagen proceeds with a battery plant in St. Thomas, Ontario.