Quick Takeaways
- EV slowdown forces Stellantis to cut output and jobs at its key Polish hub
- Nearly one-third of the Tychy workforce will exit as Stellantis aligns capacity with weakening European car demand
On January 12, Stellantis Poland layoffs were formally confirmed after the Federation of Trade Unions of Metalworkers and Steelworkers disclosed the outcome of its first meeting with Stellantis/FCA Poland management. The move reflects a significant workforce reduction plan at the Tychy manufacturing site as market conditions weaken across key vehicle segments.
Stellantis Poland layoffs will impact nearly one-third of the workforce
Management informed the unions that about 700 of the plant’s roughly 2,500 employees are expected to be affected under the Stellantis Poland layoffs plan. The reduction will come through a mix of contract expiries, agency workforce cuts, and voluntary exits agreed with labor representatives.
The affected groups include:
Stellantis Poland layoffs linked to lower vehicle demand
According to the company, production volumes at the Tychy plant have been hit by weakening market demand. The site builds several high-profile models, including:
Slower sales of these models, combined with a fragile outlook for the European car market, have pushed Stellantis to realign production capacity with near-term demand expectations.
Stellantis Poland layoffs trigger union negotiations
From January 14, trade unions and Stellantis management will begin structured negotiations to define compensation and support measures for impacted workers under the Stellantis Poland layoffs program. These talks will determine how employees exiting the company are treated financially and socially.
The negotiation process will cover:
Discussions are scheduled to run until April 30, 2026, giving both sides time to finalize terms that address worker protection while enabling Stellantis to manage costs in a challenging market environment.
Stellantis Poland layoffs will impact nearly one-third of the workforce
Management informed the unions that about 700 of the plant’s roughly 2,500 employees are expected to be affected under the Stellantis Poland layoffs plan. The reduction will come through a mix of contract expiries, agency workforce cuts, and voluntary exits agreed with labor representatives.
The affected groups include:
- Around 300 temporary agency workers
- About 250–300 fixed-term employees whose contracts end this year
- Additional permanent staff opting into a voluntary redundancy program
Stellantis Poland layoffs linked to lower vehicle demand
According to the company, production volumes at the Tychy plant have been hit by weakening market demand. The site builds several high-profile models, including:
- Fiat 600
- Jeep Avenger
- Alfa Romeo compact vehicles
Slower sales of these models, combined with a fragile outlook for the European car market, have pushed Stellantis to realign production capacity with near-term demand expectations.
Stellantis Poland layoffs trigger union negotiations
From January 14, trade unions and Stellantis management will begin structured negotiations to define compensation and support measures for impacted workers under the Stellantis Poland layoffs program. These talks will determine how employees exiting the company are treated financially and socially.
The negotiation process will cover:
- Severance pay formulas
- Social and transition support
- Conditions for voluntary departures
Discussions are scheduled to run until April 30, 2026, giving both sides time to finalize terms that address worker protection while enabling Stellantis to manage costs in a challenging market environment.
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