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Stellantis NV is planning to lay off 40 workers at its Warren Stamping Plant, effective Monday — the latest in a series of local cuts.

The layoffs include 28 production workers and 12 skilled trades workers, according to a United Auto Workers Local 869 memo posted on Facebook.

The Detroit News first reported the layoffs.

“In order to operate the plant in a more sustainable manner, Stellantis confirms that there will be indefinite layoffs at the Warren Stamping Plant in Warren, Michigan, effective July 25,” spokesperson Ann Marie Fortunate said in a statement. “The company will make every effort to place the laid off hourly employees into open full-time positions as they become available based on seniority.”

Last month, the automaker — whose North American headquarters is in Auburn Hills — said it was cutting an undisclosed number of jobs at its Sterling Heights stamping plant, effective June 20, for the same reason: “… to operate the plant in a more sustainable manner.” read more

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