More money pledged from Michigan for a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant after Ford pauses
More money is being pledged in Michigan for the development of a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant after Ford said it would pause construction until itโs sure it can run the factory competitively.
Ford announces closing of Brazil manufacturing operations
FILE - This March 12, 2020 file photo shows an aerial view of a Ford Motor Company factory in Sao Bernardo do Campo, in the greater Sao Paulo area, Brazil. Ford Motor said on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, it will close three plants in Brazil and stop producing automobiles in the South American country, but will keep its South America headquarters, product development center and proving grounds in Brazil. (AP Photo/Andre Penner, File)SAO PAULO โ Ford Motor Co. said Monday it will close three plants in Brazil and stop producing automobiles in the South American country where it has been operating since 1919. The automaker also said it will keep its South America headquarters, product development center and proving grounds in Brazil. Figures of the association of automakers in Brazil said Ford ended 2020 as the fifth highest selling company of the sector, with a market share of 7%.
Ford Motor Company donates 20,000 face shields, masks to Wytheville first responders
Ford Motor Company donated face masks and face shields to the Wytheville Fire & Rescue Department. The department plans to share the 18,000 face masks and 2,000 face shields with other first responders and public safety agencies in Wythe County. Ford Motor Company donated face masks and face shields to the Wytheville Fire & Rescue Department. (Wytheville Fire & Rescue Department)Wytheville Fire & Rescue plans to deliver the masks from their 1919 Ford Model T American La France fire engine, which they showcased on Thursday along with the donations. The Virginia State Police, Wytheville Police Department and Wythe County Community Hospital are among the agencies who will be receiving donations.
Testing piece of protective gear, designed by Ford
Ford Motor Company has been assisting in the fight from the beginning, and Local 4s Dr. Frank McGeorge was given a unique firsthand opportunity to test out one of their pieces of protective gear. Like most personal protective equipment, Fords product is in high demand, which is why the automaker stepped in to help produce it. Dr. McGeorge wore Fords protective equipment for two night shifts. Interestingly, when he went into a room to see patients, they werent even phased by it since everyone is wearing masks anyway. With Fords equipment, they could see his entire face.
Ford, UAW reach quick deal to avoid strike
DETROIT - There apparently will be no repeat of the painful and expensive six-week strike by General Motors workers at rival automaker Ford. While there had been some preliminary talks between the union and Ford before and even during the GM strike, Ford negotiations only moved to the front burner for the union on Monday. The deal still needs to be ratified by the 55,000 union members at Ford before it can go into effect. But it always seemed unlikely that the Ford workers would follow GM workers out on strike. The workers at Ford will likely get many of the same terms as found in the GM contract.