(WWJ) Concern about the coronavirus led to a pause in production at Fiat-Chrysler's Jefferson North Assembly Plant.
Some workers at the Detroit facility stopped working on Friday over worries about what they said were suspected cases of the virus over the past two days.
A spokeswoman for Fiat-Chrysler says a Jefferson North employee who was sent home yesterday after complaining of not feeling well has tested negative for COVID-19, and there are no confirmed cases at the plant.
"The health and safety of our workforce has continued to be our top priority since our plants resumed production in May," the FCA spokesperson said in a statement sen to WWJ. "The company has implemented a comprehensive, multi-layered program of enhanced safety measures designed to safeguard our employees. While there is no confirmed case at Jefferson North, some employees have stopped working over concerns about the virus.
"We are working with the UAW to address all workplace concerns in order to resume operations."
United Auto Workers union leaders say safety is their top priority, and that a team from the UAW-Fiat Chrysler Department is working with autoworkers to make sure protocols are being followed and all safety concerns are addressed.
While the automaker tries to play catchup after a 10-week closure due to COVID concerns, FCA said there would be no traditional summer shutdown at Jefferson North, where the popular Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUV are assembled.