UAW Strikes Escalate, Forcing Ford's Largest Factory to Close

UAW Strikes Escalate, Forcing, Ford's Largest Factory to Close.

Associated Press reports that the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has escalated walkouts against Detroit's three largest automakers.

The extended strikes have shut down Ford's largest factory, while threatening to close Jeep maker Stellantis.

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On October 11, an additional 8,700 workers left their jobs at Ford's Kentucky truck plant in Louisville.

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The next day, union President Shawn Fain suggested further strikes would take place against Stellantis.

The next day, union President Shawn Fain suggested further strikes would take place against Stellantis.

Here’s to hoping talks at Stellantis today are more productive than Ford yesterday, Shawn Fain, President of the United Auto Workers union, via X.

Here’s to hoping talks at Stellantis today are more productive than Ford yesterday, Shawn Fain, President of the United Auto Workers union, via X.

The Ford truck plant impacted by the latest strike produces heavy-duty F-Series pickups, as well as larger Ford and Lincoln SUVs.

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AP reports that those vehicles are some of the automaker's most lucrative products, with Ford stating the plant generates $25 billion in revenue per year.

According to a statement by Fain, the union has waited patiently, , "but Ford hasn't gotten the message.".

If they can’t understand that after four weeks, the 8,700 workers shutting down this extremely profitable plant will help them understand it, Shawn Fain, President of the United Auto Workers union, via X.

If they can’t understand that after four weeks, the 8,700 workers shutting down this extremely profitable plant will help them understand it, Shawn Fain, President of the United Auto Workers union, via X