WINDSOR — There has been a two-week extension of the third shift at the Windsor Assembly Plant.
Unifor Local 444 says it has been informed that FCA will extend the elimination date, originally set for June 29th, until July 13th putting 1,500 people out of work.
Union President Dave Cassidy says every week counts.
"Extensions to us mean people stay employed and that's our goal at the union," he says.
The company announced in March 2019 that it was eliminating the third shift and since then, there have been five extensions to the third shift.
Cassidy says it has been a roller coaster for the past year.
"One of the frustrating parts is for our junior members, even our seniors, for all of us," says Cassidy. "It is frustrating for all of us because the facts of the matter are, when you get into this situation and people are trying to plan their lives, do I have a future here? Don't I have a future here?"
Cassidy says the decision was based on 100% market and sales increases, "but the problem is on May 22, the Dodge Grand Caravan is sundowning away, it is not going to be built after May 22nd."
Cassidy says some workers are struggling and people are living pay cheque to pay cheque.