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Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford calls on autoworkers to end strike, says company's future is at stakeIn a rare speech during contract talks in Dearborn, Michigan, Ford said high labor costs could limit future investments. The great-grandson of company founder Henry Ford said that will cost many jobs and America will also lose.
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Union President Shawn Fain says companies continue to low-ball workers’ pay while the automakers earn record profits.
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In a surprise move, 8,700 members left their jobs at Ford's Kentucky truck plant in Louisville Wednesday evening. The plant makes profitable heavy-duty F-Series pickup trucks and large SUVs.
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The companies say the strikes have nevertheless forced them to impose those layoffs. They note that the job cuts have occurred mainly at factories that make parts for assembly plants that were closed by strikes.
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The investigation now covers Ford's F-150 pickup truck, as well as Explorer, Bronco and Edge SUVs and Lincoln Nautilus and Aviator SUVs.
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UAW President Shawn Fain says talks have not broken down, they’re just not progressing to the union’s liking
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The union went on strike Sept. 14 when it couldn’t reach agreements on new contracts with Ford, General Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis.
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Biden to meet with striking workers Tuesday, Trump to hold rally at parts supplier Wednesday
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UAW President Shawn Fain said negotiations were proceeding at a slow pace
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Detroit automakers say they offered new contract proposals up to the strike deadline that included what they call “historic” wage increases