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Stellantis is currently facing backlash from workers after announcing performance bonuses for certain salaried employees despite significant financial losses in 2025. The automaker, which reported a staggering $26.5 billion loss, informed its United Auto Workers (UAW) union that no profit-sharing checks would be issued this year due to poor financial performance.
Performance Bonuses Amid Financial Loss
While UAW members will not receive profit-sharing bonuses, some salaried employees at Stellantis will benefit from performance bonuses. This decision has drawn criticism from union leaders, who argue that it highlights corporate greed.
Details of the Bonus Structure
According to Stellantis spokesperson Jodi Tinson, the performance bonuses available to non-unionized employees are categorized into three types: company-wide, divisional, and individual. However, due to the overall company performance failing to meet established targets, no company-wide bonuses will be distributed.
- Company Performance: No bonuses due to a lack of profit.
- Divisional and Individual Performance: Select bonuses will be awarded based on achieving specific goals.
Reaction from United Auto Workers
Rich Boyer, UAW Vice President overseeing the Stellantis division, expressed his disgust regarding the bonuses for management while union members miss out. He emphasized that UAW members contribute to the company’s success and deserve to share in the profits.
UAW President Shawn Fain echoed these sentiments, referring to the situation as the “epitome of corporate greed.” The stark difference between the fate of salaried employees and union workers has fueled outrage.
Losses and Compensation Details
Despite the reported loss, Stellantis has set compensation packages for certain salaried employees, which include potential performance bonuses. However, the UAW profit-sharing checks are tied solely to adjusted operating income. The company’s adjusted operating income, when stripping out extraordinary expenses like the $26 billion write-down associated with transitioning from electric vehicles, still resulted in a loss of $2.2 billion for 2025.
Executive Pay Amidst Financial Struggles
Despite the company’s substantial losses, CEO Antonio Filosa and Chairman John Elkann still received considerable compensation. Filosa earned $6.3 million in 2025, which included a base salary, bonuses, and benefits, though he fell short of the potential total payout of nearly $12 million. Likewise, Elkann missed out on a $2.7 million bonus due to the company not meeting sales and performance targets, despite achieving a lower warranty cost.
Conclusion
The issuance of performance bonuses to some Stellantis employees, while UAW members see no profit-sharing checks, has raised serious concerns about fairness and corporate responsibility. As discussions continue, the images of a divided workforce remain at the forefront of Stellantis’s corporate strategy and ethics.
