UAW Prepares for Strike at Ford's Kentucky Plant Over Unresolved Demands

Nearly 9,000 workers could walk out next Friday, potentially affecting production of key Ford models.

Nearly 9,000 UAW workers at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant are planning to strike next Friday if union demands are not resolved.
The core issues include health and safety, minimum in-plant nurse staffing levels, ergonomic issues, and Ford's attempts to erode skilled trades.
Ford CEO Jim Farley stated the company will 'think carefully' about its manufacturing footprint following the strike, highlighting a shift in the company's relationship with the UAW.
The strike could significantly impact Ford's production of profitable vehicles like the Ford Super Duty pickups and Lincoln Navigator SUVs.
The UAW strike last year resulted in Ford losing $1.7 billion over six weeks of lost production, underscoring the financial impact of such disputes.