UAW President Shawn Fain initiated a sudden strike involving approximately 9,000 workers at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville late on a Wednesday evening. The strike action was prompted by the union’s assertion that there has been insufficient progress at the bargaining table.
Todd Dunn, who serves as the president of UAW Local 862, informed the Free Press at 6:10 p.m. that he had received a call to convene a meeting and was in the process of preparing the workers for a walkout. This action coincides with the commencement of the work shift at 6 p.m.
Dunn emphasized that their workforce has been designated as the next point of leverage in an international strike. He stated, “Our leadership is calling on us. It’s time to stand up and do our duty.”
He further conveyed that the approximately 9,000 UAW members under his purview have been preparing for this moment. And fully committed to fulfilling their responsibilities to ensure the success of the strike.
In a surprise move, thousands of workers abruptly left their posts at 6:30 p.m., mere minutes after union officials entered the Kentucky Truck Plant. These officials promptly halted the production line. And instructed the workers to exit the premises peacefully as confirmed by an inside source to the Free Press.
However the Kentucky Truck Plant is responsible for the production of Ford’s F-Series Super Duty, Ford Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator. Notably, the Super Duty is one of the most financially lucrative products in the Dearborn automaker’s lineup.
The facility currently on strike is none other than Ford’s largest plant, ranking as one of the most expansive automobile factories globally. As emphasized by the company on Wednesday. The vehicles manufactured at this facility contribute significantly to Ford’s annual revenue, estimated at $25 billion per year. This staggering figure represents a substantial one-sixth portion of the automaker’s total global revenue. So disclosed by an inside source at Ford. UAW President Shawn Fain
A notification posted on the platform formerly known as Twitter by the UAW issued at 5:44 p.m. It garnered 16 views, 4 likes, and 1 repost before removed. The message read: “Breaking: The 8,700 UAW members at Ford’s renowned. As well as highly profitable Kentucky Truck Plant have joined the Stand Up Strike after Ford declines to make any additional progress in negotiations. Workers are currently leaving their posts. STAND UP!”