Even with the buyouts, FCA might still have to eliminate about 1,000 jobs at the plant in Windsor, Canada, according to the union.

FCA said it is asking customers to avoid parking their vehicles inside buildings or structures. It’s also advising customers to not park near other vehicles or place wet items or liquids that may spill in the second-row seating area.

With Fiat Chrysler's decision apparently final, executives from the union and automaker met Friday to discuss terms of the upcoming buyouts.

Minister of Public Services and Procurement Anita Anand said in a statement that the agreement ensures “a steady and reliable domestic supply of this vital equipment.” The automaker will produce the masks at its plant in Oshawa, Ontario.

FCA Canada has implemented a seven-step process employees must complete every day before they are allowed to enter the automaker's assembly plants in Ontario.

The union says modified ventilation, more break areas and additional cleaning will be part of the new normal at GM Canada's CAMI assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, where the Chevrolet Equinox is made.

Fiat Chrysler appears to be moving forward with plans to introduce a new midsize pickup truck to complement the Jeep Gladiator, and there is an early, familiar contender for the name of the truck.

Employees arriving for work are expected to be screened for a fever before entering the factories to ensure “the daily wellness of our workforce,” the company said.

The Canadian province says dealers should consider issuing personal protective equipment (PPE) “as a last resort.” Dealers can resume sales on Monday, May 4, by appointment only.

Most automakers are converging on a consensus that temperature screening, daily health questionnaires, assembly lines redesigned to keep workers three to six feet apart, and lots of masks and gloves can enable large-scale factories to operate safely.

While automakers reported sales declines nearly across the board during the first quarter, Scotiabank and DesRosiers Automotive Consultants issued dire warnings for the industry moving forward.

Magna, Linamar and Martinrea have agreed to assist in the production of much-needed ventilators during the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19. They'll work with a trio of medical suppliers.

The Canadian supplier said it has $1 billion in cash and $3 billion in readily available credit as it's forced to idle some operations due to the coronoavirus pandemic. French supplier Faurecia also abandoned its financial guidance.

The Canadian province's exempted list includes "car and truck dealerships and related facilities.” Several dealerships across Canada service and repair police vehicles, ambulances, firetrucks and delivery vehicles.

“Clearly the news of customer shutdowns this week globally will have impact on the facilities supplying those customers,” CEO Linda Hasenfratz said in a statement.