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Workers at FCA Sterling Heights plant stop working over COVID-19 concerns
Read full article: Workers at FCA Sterling Heights plant stop working over COVID-19 concernsSTERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. Several workers at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sterling Heights plant refused to work over concerns about coronavirus. June 27, 2020 -- Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 63,009, Death toll now at 5,907According to FCA, an employee at the plant has been sent for testing and the employees work area is being disinfected. FCA said its working alongside the UAW to address the issues and hopes to resume operations Saturday night. Local 4 checked in earlier this month to see how plant operations are running amid coronavirus restrictions. Auto workers are trying to tread carefully and avoid spreading COVID-19.
FCA: Work temporarily stopped this week at Jefferson North Assembly over virus concerns
Read full article: FCA: Work temporarily stopped this week at Jefferson North Assembly over virus concernsDETROIT Work was temporarily stopped Thursday afternoon at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit over workers concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19). Heres the statement from FCA, explaining several employees stopped working over virus concerns:The health and safety of our workforce has continued to be our top priority since our plants resumed production on May 18. An employee at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant was sent home today after complaining of not feeling well. However, several employees stopped working over concerns about the virus, causing a temporary pause in production. Read back: Checking in with Metro Detroit auto plants 3 weeks after reopening