Ford Motor Co. Livonia has notified about 400 employees at the Transmission and Sterling Axle plant of impending layoffs due to the ongoing UAW strike, which is entering its third week. About 350 workers at Livonia Transmission have asked to refrain from reporting to work, and 50 employees at Sterling Axle have told layoffs will begin Thursday.
Ford spokesman Dan Barbosa clarified, “Our manufacturing system is highly interconnected, which means the UAW’s targeted strike strategy has knock-on effects for facilities that are not directly targeted for work stoppages. These are not lockouts. These layoffs are the result of strikes. At the Chicago Assembly Plant, because this The two facilities will certainly reduce the production of parts that would normally shipped there.”
In response to the ongoing strike action, Ford has now confirmed a total of 1,330 layoffs across various facilities. These 400 additional layoffs, at Livonia Transmission and Sterling Axle Plant, are in addition to the previously reported 930 layoffs at other locations, collectively affecting approximately 1,330 employees, according to Ford spokesman Dan Barbossa.Terry Chitwood, the president of UAW Local 182, has informed union members that he held discussions with union officials on Tuesday regarding the layoffs in Livonia. In a memo obtained by the Detroit Free Press, Chitwood explained that the affected workers would not be eligible for unemployment benefits. But assured them that they would receive strike assistance from the UAW.
“We are continuing to work with all parties involved to make. And this transition as smooth as possible,” Chitwood stated in his memo. And emphasizing the union’s commitment to supporting the affected employees during this challenging time.
Furthermore, it seems that Ford is in the process of notifying workers. And at the Cleveland Engine Plant in Brook Park, Ohio. And about impending layoffs. This information comes from two sources who are knowledgeable about the situation but not authorized to discuss it publicly.
The ongoing strike involving the Detroit Three automakers. And which has involved more than 20,000 workers across the country, is causing a ripple effect throughout the automotive industry. This includes the Detroit Three automakers themselves. And their parts suppliers, both of which are significant contributors to the U.S. economy. The strike’s impact is leading to thousands of layoffs and closely monitored due to its widespread economic implications.
As of the latest update, here is a breakdown of the Ford strike by the numbers: