Bill Ford Urges UAW to End Month-Long Auto Workers Strike, Citing Devastating Effects on Local Communities

Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford has spoken out about the month-long auto workers strike, urging the United Auto Workers (UAW) union to end it. Ford warned that the strike could have devastating effects on local communities if it continues.

In a speech at the Rouge, the company’s historic manufacturing facility in Dearborn, Michigan, Ford criticized the UAW for shutting down the company’s Kentucky Truck Plant, which produces highly profitable large pickups and SUVs. He said that the closure of the plant harms tens of thousands of Americans, including workers, suppliers, and dealers.

Ford, the great-grandson of Henry Ford who has been chairman of the company since 1999, also said that America’s future is tied to the success of the iconic car brand. He noted that some UAW members are his long-time friends, but also said that the union has tried to paint the Michigan automaker as the enemy.

The strike began last month when workers walked out of the Louisville facility, which employs 8,700. Negotiations between Ford and the UAW are ongoing, and the company is hopeful that a resolution can be reached soon.

Ford Motor Company is a major employer in the United States, and the strike has had a significant impact on the economy. The company is urging the UAW to end the strike and return to the negotiating table in order to reach a resolution that is beneficial to all parties.