UAW Strike Triggers Temporary Layoffs At Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union's strike against the trio of leading Detroit car manufacturers is starting to disrupt the assembly lines. A case in point is Ford Motor Co.'s F Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, which felt the aftershocks, leading to a short-term layoff of nearly 600 staff members.

The strike impacted General Motors Co.'s GM facility in Missouri, Stellantis NV's STLA Jeep hub in Toledo, and designated areas of Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant, according to The Detroit News. With the union's existing agreement with these manufacturers nearing its end and no new deals in sight, an estimated 12,700 personnel, with about 3,300 from Ford, opted to halt their work.

The Detroit News reports that UAW President Shawn Fain has indicated discussions are expected to restart on Saturday.

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Ford spokesperson, Jessica Enoch, shared insights on how the strike, particularly in the final assembly and paint areas of the Michigan plant, has cascaded to other sections. Enoch said the company's manufacturing network is intricately woven, and the strike "will have knock-on effects for facilities that are not directly targeted for a work stoppage." 

Consequently, close to 600 employees from the body and integrated stamping sections of the Michigan Assembly Plant were instructed to stay home on Sept. 15, according to The Detroit News.

It's worth mentioning that the Michigan Assembly Plant is where Ford's Bronco SUV and the Ranger midsize pickup are manufactured. In a related development, GM's Wentzville facility's strike might trigger a component scarcity at its Fairfax Assembly unit, possibly leading to a halt in operations by next week.

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