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Ford and UAW reached a tentative local agreement at Kentucky plant

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The United Automotive Workers (UAW) have come to a tentative local agreement at a Ford factory in Kentucky, after the union threatened to put the site’s almost 9,000 workers on strike last week if a deal wasn’t reached. My father grew up here, then moved to Michigan and got a job with Ford.

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UAW Launches Surprise Strike Against Ford Kentucky Truck Plant

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The United Auto Workers (UAW) launched an unexpected strike against Ford Motor Company, targeting its extremely important truck works in Kentucky. In fact, Ford has already released a list of 13 plants that will be impacted by the latest action taken by the union. A formal walkout of the facility followed at 6:00 P.M. (ET).

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Ford boosting production targets for full-size SUVs by about 25%; increasing line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant

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Ford is increasing production of two popular full-size SUVs to meet increasing retail demand for both models. The company is increasing line speed at its Kentucky Truck Plant to build more Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, boosting production targets approximately 25% since last fall when the SUVs hit the market.

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UAW expands clash to Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant, provides 8,700 staff to wood strains

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The union introduced the walkout, efficient instantly, Wednesday night on social media, pronouncing Ford “refuses to make further movement in bargaining.” ” The post UAW expands clash to Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant, provides 8,700 staff to wood strains appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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UAW expands accident to Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant, including 8,700 employees to wooden traces

Baua Electric

The union introduced the walkout, efficient right away, overdue Wednesday on social media, pronouncing Ford “refuses to make further movement in bargaining.” ” The post UAW expands accident to Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant, including 8,700 employees to wooden traces appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Ford layoffs increased at two plants due to ongoing UAW strikes

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Workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) have been striking against the Big Three (Ford, General Motors (GM) and Stellantis) for over a month now, and layoffs due to supply chain disruptions have also been ongoing. “We’re striking the Big Three like we’ve never struck before,” Fain told members.

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Ford updates Escape with new ST-Line; full hybrid and plug-in hybrid options

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Ford has given the 2023 Escape SUV a makeover that includes a stylish new ST-Line series, available 13.2-inch 2023 Ford Escape Plug In Hybrid (left) and ST-Line Elite (right). 2023 Ford Escape Plug In Hybrid (left) and ST-Line Elite (right). In Auto EV mode, the vehicle decides whether to run on gas or electric power.

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