Wed Nov 20 12:00:00 UTC 2024: ## UAW President Addresses Layoff Fears in Toledo After 1,400+ Job Losses
**TOLEDO, OH** – Uncertainty hangs over Toledo autoworkers after Stellantis, Mobis North America, and KUKA announced over 1,400 job losses earlier this month. United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain addressed concerned members of UAW Local 12 in a closed-door meeting Tuesday, offering mixed results.
While some workers, like Tyler Wilhelm, reported feeling encouraged by Fain’s message of solidarity and strength, others expressed disappointment. Kamari Whitaker, a Jeep worker recently transitioned to full-time employment, voiced frustration, stating she felt her union dues weren’t providing adequate support during this uncertain time.
UAW Local 12 President Bruce Baumhower assured members that union leaders are actively working to secure jobs, focusing on urging Stellantis to lower vehicle prices to stimulate demand and bring workers back. The meeting highlighted the anxieties facing workers and the ongoing efforts of the UAW to address the significant job losses impacting the Toledo community.
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