Stellantis Workers Get $0 in Profit Sharing—And They’re Furious

The company claims the year was too challenging. However, not everyone is convinced, especially when Stellantis workers get $0.

For years, profit-sharing checks have been a bright spot for union factory workers at major automakers. In strong years, those bonuses can reach five figures. This year, Stellantis workers get $0.

That’s right, thousands of Stellantis hourly workers will receive exactly $0. And the reaction has been explosive.

No Profits, No Checks

Under the terms of the UAW contract, profit-sharing payouts are tied directly to North American profits. If the company doesn’t generate enough qualifying earnings, there’s no bonus pool to distribute.

That’s exactly what happened in 2025. Despite Stellantis remaining profitable globally, its North American performance wasn’t strong enough under the formula used in the union agreement. The result? No profit-sharing money for UAW-represented factory workers. Literally, Stellantis workers get $0.

According to reporting from Phoebe Wall Howard and Carscoops, workers who received payouts exceeding $12,000 in prior years are now staring at zero-dollar statements. For families that budget around those annual checks, the impact is significant. The UAW has expressed concern and worry.

“We’re Getting Screwed”: Why Stellantis Workers Get $0

Worker frustration spilled into public view after the announcement. As reported by The Detroit News, some employees said bluntly, “We’re getting screwed.” Many pointed to Stellantis’ global earnings and executive compensation, arguing that the company clearly isn’t struggling overall.

The tension highlights a key nuance: profit-sharing formulas are often based on regional operating profits, not global results. Stellantis has faced declining U.S. sales, bloated inventory, and pricing challenges—particularly with Jeep and Ram—while still posting profits in other markets.

To factory workers in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, that distinction offers little comfort. The reality is that Stellantis workers get $0 in a time when the economy is challenging. So, no corporate promise will change that.

After all, this was the same company that had wowed the industry by bringing back beloved engines, and keeping a promise that it would be true to its identity. The fact that Stellantis workers get $0 clashes directly with critically positive moments.

A Tough Year for Stellantis

Stellantis has had a turbulent stretch. After aggressive pricing strategies under former leadership led to slowing sales, the company has been recalibrating inventory levels and incentives. Analysts have also flagged uneven EV demand and high development costs across the industry as profit pressures.

The company’s North American margin contraction meant the profit-sharing formula simply didn’t trigger a payout. It’s a mechanical outcome—but one with emotional and political consequences. As Stellantis workers get $0, workers in other brands also worry.

Why It Matters

Profit-sharing isn’t just a bonus—it’s part of the compensation structure that UAW members fought hard to secure. In strong years, it’s been used as proof that unionized labor can directly benefit from corporate success. In weak years, it becomes a lightning rod.

The timing is particularly sensitive. The UAW secured substantial wage increases in its latest contract negotiations. Now, with no bonus money flowing, critics argue that the industry’s profitability volatility makes profit-sharing unpredictable. Supporters counter that the formula is transparent and performance-based by design.

Bigger Questions Ahead

The $0 payout raises broader questions about Stellantis’ North American strategy. Sales of key models have softened, and the brand is navigating the EV transition while trying to maintain margins on trucks and SUVs. If profits don’t rebound, next year’s bonus outlook could look similar.

For now, thousands of factory workers are heading into the year without the extra income they’ve come to expect. And in an industry already under pressure from slowing EV demand, rising costs, and shifting consumer preferences, that’s another sign that 2026 may be more challenging than anyone anticipated.