Start of 2024 Production

[BlackPearl24]

Just curious, what happens if the strike occurs in mid September? Does all production stop? Does production only stop at certain locations?

 

[bigdodge]

Just curious, what happens if the strike occurs in mid September? Does all production stop? Does production only stop at certain locations?

depends on if every plant is struck.
based on what I am hearing and reading all plants will be struck and production will stop
management does not have enough people to run the assembly lines.
and based past experiences strikers legally block plants entrances so no one can drive in

 

[Eighty]

depends on if every plant is struck.
based on what I am hearing and reading all plants will be struck and production will stop
management does not have enough people to run the assembly lines.
and based past experiences strikers legally block plants entrances so no one can drive in

Legally block? I think you mean "illegally" block.

 

[bigdodge]

Legally block? I think you mean "illegally" block.

on the sidewalk not on their property

police hardly ever get involved, after all they are union too.

 

[Ready Go]

depends on if every plant is struck.
based on what I am hearing and reading all plants will be struck and production will stop
management does not have enough people to run the assembly lines.
and based past experiences strikers legally block plants entrances so no one can drive in

Yep, this is why I'm praying for an "In Production" start asap, otherwise I may not be getting a 2024 Laramie G/T after all.

 

[6of36]

Out of curiosity, has anyone received a new 2024 Ram that they ordered yet??

cmejatt is the first on the forum. There are 24s on lots.

 

[6of36]

on the sidewalk not on their property

police hardly ever get involved, after all they are union too.

You weren't around when the Detroit News, down the street from Sterling Heights Assembly. There were at least 300 cops in riot gear dispatched to break it up. They had 4 or 5 cities involved.

 

[6of36]

Yep, this is why I'm praying for an "In Production" start asap, otherwise I may not be getting a 2024 Laramie G/T after all.

If you don't have the estimated build date yet, you are probably not scheduled before the strike. I received my 9/11 build date a week ago. That's 3 days before the strike. Mine might sit half built for a couple months, if it doesn't get through body vendor by then.

 

[cmejatt]

Hope the second truck makes it to the dealership before all the shut downs and strikes

 

[Eighty]

If you don't have the estimated build date yet, you are probably not scheduled before the strike. I received my 9/11 build date a week ago. That's 3 days before the strike. Mine might sit half built for a couple months, if it doesn't get through body vendor by then.

Here’s a story that might make you feel a little better about the situation.
I ordered a 1997 Chevy K1500 Z-71 in the summer of 1996. The workers went on strike while my truck was on the assembly line. It finally got completed when they came back.
Worst truck I ever had. Tons of issues with it (to the point I’ll never buy another Chevy again).

 

[6of36]

Here’s a story that might make you feel a little better about the situation.
I ordered a 1997 Chevy K1500 Z-71 in the summer of 1996. The workers went on strike while my truck was on the assembly line. It finally got completed when they came back.
Worst truck I ever had. Tons of issues with it (to the point I’ll never buy another Chevy again).

Yeah, that doesn't make it better. That was already in my head. Yes, you are a dream killer.

 

[Ready Go]

If you don't have the estimated build date yet, you are probably not scheduled before the strike. I received my 9/11 build date a week ago. That's 3 days before the strike. Mine might sit half built for a couple months, if it doesn't get through body vendor by then.

My projected Built Date is 9/17, but I've been hoping for an early start to push that up...I know, what was I thinking?! There really isn't a scenario where my truck doesn't get jammed up if a strike happens! Either it won't get started (best scenario) or it sits on the assembly line (worst scenario). My 2023 Laramie G/T took 7 days from In Production to Vehicle Built, so I'll be crossing that 9/14 date most likely.

 

[dannydyn]

Can't believe I'm linking a CNN article, but that was the top result when I googled "Stellantis strike"

https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/25/business/uaw-strike-vote-gm-ford-stellantis/index.html

However, the vote does not mean there will be a strike at any of the three automakers. It just empowers union leadership to call a strike if they can’t reach a deal with management before a contract expiration. It is a common negotiating tactic in advance of a strike deadline. Even with a recent increase in strikes across the US, most labor negotiations conclude with an agreement and not a strike.

... Cautiously optimistic?

 

[6of36]

Can't believe I'm linking a CNN article, but that was the top result when I googled "Stellantis strike"

https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/25/business/uaw-strike-vote-gm-ford-stellantis/index.html

... Cautiously optimistic?

They have 3 months strike pay in the bank, and already had "practice strikes". If there is no deal, there will be a strike.

 

[dannydyn]

They have 3 months strike pay in the bank, and already had "practice strikes". If there is no deal, there will be a strike.

Selfishly, I hope they work out a deal.

 

[woodgrain]

It looks like my 24 Laramie is built. Now waiting for shipment.
My order went in 07/07

 

[cmejatt]

finally got my estimated delivery date!

Ordered 07/03/2022
Shipped 08/23/2023
Delivery 09/17/2023 (estimated)

 

[Cerebral314]

One step closer. Really hope it’s on the way be for the possible strike. Cutting it close.

 

[BlackPearl24]

I'm at 30 days now. No VIN. Even AA gives you a token for 30 days....

 

[bigdodge]

I'm at 30 days now. No VIN. Even AA gives you a token for 30 days....

what did your dealer say?