Belvidere UAW Leader to Attend Biden's State of the Union Address

UAW Local 1268 President Matt Frantzen on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in Belvidere, Illinois, during an event to support the United Auto Workers of America reaching an agreement with automaker Stellantis.

WASHINGTON—UAW Local 1268 President Matt Frantzen is headed to Washington D.C. for President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address on March 7, 2024.

Seizing on the victory of the United Auto Workers in winning a contract with the Detroit Three and a commitment to save the Belvidere Assembly Plant, Frantzen is going as the guest of U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville.

"The Assembly Plant has been the beating heart of the Belvidere community for decades, providing good jobs and serving as an economic engine for the entire region," Foster said in a news release. "I’m proud that we were able to work together – all levels of government, the UAW, and Stellantis – to forge a deal that won’t just allow workers to get back on the job at the Assembly Plant, but will also bring billions of dollars in new investments to Belvidere."

Stellantis which produces Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, and Jeep has promised the UAW it plans to invest $4.8 billion in Belvidere to revive the Assembly Plant, establish a $100 million "mega-hub" parts distribution center, and build a joint venture battery plant.

Source: Belvidere UAW leader going to Biden's State of the Union address by Jeff Kolkey

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