- As America’s top employer of hourly autoworkers, Ford to invest
$3.7 billion and add more than 6,200 new union manufacturing jobs
in Michigan, Ohio and Missouri; new jobs expected to create about
74,000 indirect new jobs in America by the end of 2026
- UAW and Ford actions provide immediate healthcare benefits to
all hourly employees on day one, and convert nearly 3,000 temporary
employees to permanent full-time status ahead of schedule; Ford to
invest $1 billion over five years to improve the workplace
environment in U.S. plants
- Investment and jobs support Ford+ strategy to produce 2 million
electric vehicles a year globally by the end of 2026 through Ford
Model e while strengthening the company’s Ford Blue portfolio of
iconic gas-powered vehicles
- Ford confirms an all-new electric commercial vehicle for Ford
Pro customers produced in Ohio debuts mid-decade, with plant
expansion beginning this year; all-new global Mustang coupe and
Ranger pickup for North America to be built in Michigan; Ford
adding jobs to boost production of F-150 Lightning in Michigan,
plus best-selling Transit and all-electric E-Transit in
Missouri
United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Company leaders today
announced plans to add more than 6,200 new U.S. manufacturing jobs
in the Midwest, convert nearly 3,000 temporary UAW-Ford workers to
permanent full-time status and provide all hourly employees
healthcare benefits on the first day of employment.
These actions – which come more than a year ahead of 2023
contract negotiations – are part of the company’s Ford+ growth
strategy and include plans for an all-new global Mustang coupe and
Ranger pickup for North America, as well as an all-new electric
commercial vehicle for Ford Pro customers.
Supported by $3.7 billion of investments in manufacturing
facilities across Ohio, Michigan and Missouri, the new UAW-Ford
manufacturing jobs are expected to result in the creation of an
estimated 74,000 additional indirect non-Ford jobs nationally,
based on a 2020 study by BCG on the economic impact of F-Series
production.
“Ford is America’s Number 1 employer of hourly autoworkers, and
this investment only deepens our commitment to building great new
vehicles – from an all-new Mustang to new EVs – right here in the
U.S. in partnership with the UAW,” said Bill Ford, executive chair
of Ford. “I am proud that we are investing in the Midwest and
taking real action to provide better benefits and working
conditions for our workers on the plant floor.”
These actions come a year after the company detailed its Ford+
plan to transform its global automotive business, accelerating the
development and scaling of breakthrough electric, connected
vehicles, while leveraging iconic nameplates to strengthen
operating performance and take full advantage of engineering and
industrial capabilities.
The UAW and Ford broke with convention by not waiting until
formal UAW contract negotiations to announce new vehicles, plant
investments and workplace improvements to continue scaling
operations to deliver on customer demand. The current UAW contract
expires in 2023.
“We’re investing in American jobs and our employees to build a
new generation of incredible Ford vehicles and continue our Ford+
transformation,” said Ford President and CEO Jim Farley.
“Transforming our company for the next era of American
manufacturing requires new ways of working, and together with UAW
leadership, we are leading the way and moving fast to make
improvements to benefits for our hourly employees and working
conditions for our factory teams.”
Ford plans to invest $1 billion over the next five years to
continuously improve the workplace experience for manufacturing
employees. As a result of discussions with the UAW, Ford is taking
steps to identify and address the top wants and needs of employees.
Potential enhancements include better access to healthy food, new
EV chargers in plant parking lots, better lighting in parking lots
and more. While improvements will differ by plant, this is the
first phase of workplace changes, with more to come.
“In many ways, Ford is America’s automaker and our relationship
with the UAW is essential to our success,” said Kumar Galhotra,
president, Ford Blue. “Our frontline manufacturing employees are
the key to delivering what our customers want more of – amazing new
electric vehicles like the F-150 Lightning as well as must-have
internal combustion-powered vehicles like the forthcoming all-new
Mustang coupe.”
“This announcement is a testament to UAW members who contribute
their skill, experience and knowledge to the success of Ford Motor
Company,” said UAW President Ray Curry. “We are always advocating
to employers and legislators that union jobs are worth the
investment. Ford stepped up to the plate by adding these jobs and
converting 3,000 UAW members to permanent, full-time status with
benefits.”
“The essential necessity of quality healthcare and full-time
employment are longstanding principles that have been communicated
to the company by the UAW International Union and our UAW local
unions since our inception,” said Chuck Browning, UAW vice
president and director, Ford Department. “I applaud the actions of
Ford Motor Company to address these issues outside the realm of
collective bargaining. These unprecedented steps taken by Bill Ford
and CEO Jim Farley are both a refreshing and innovative approach to
labor relations that delivers great benefit when most needed by our
hardworking members.”
The $3.7 billion investment and more than 6,200 new union jobs
announced today spans three states and includes:
- Michigan: $2 billion investment and 3,200 union jobs
including the creation of nearly 2,000 jobs throughout three
assembly plants in Michigan to increase production of the all-new
F-150 Lightning electric truck to 150,000 per year at Rouge
Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, produce an all-new Ranger
pickup at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne and an all-new Mustang
coupe at Flat Rock Assembly Plant. The investment also includes $35
million to build an all-new Ford Customer Service Division
packaging facility in Monroe that will create more than 600 union
jobs, with operations expected to begin in 2024 to help accelerate
parts shipments for Ford customers
- Ohio: $1.5 billion investment and 1,800 union jobs at
Ohio Assembly Plant to assemble an all-new EV commercial vehicle
starting mid-decade, along with an additional 90 jobs and $100
million investment between Lima Engine and Sharonville Transmission
plants
- Missouri: $95 million investment and 1,100 union jobs
for a third shift at Kansas City Assembly Plant to increase
production of the Transit, America’s best-selling commercial van,
and the all-new E-Transit electric van
Michigan has been home to Ford since its founding in 1903, and
with today’s announcement, Ford is deepening its commitment to the
state. Since 2016, Ford has invested nearly $10 billion in Michigan
and created or retained more than 10,000 jobs. This includes
refurbishing Michigan Central Station, developing a new Ford
Research and Engineering campus in Dearborn, creating Ford’s Ion
Park in Romulus and more.
“We are thrilled that Ford is advancing its long legacy in
Michigan by investing $2 billion to create 3,200 good-paying UAW
jobs,” said Michigan Governor. Gretchen Whitmer. “I am proud that
we came together to deliver economic development legislation that
has helped us land huge projects creating thousands of jobs. With
this announcement, Michigan has added nearly 25,000 auto jobs since
I took office, and we continue to lead the future of mobility and
electrification. Let’s continue in this spirit of collaboration to
keep growing our economy, creating jobs, and advancing the future
of mobility and electrification.”
Ohio has held a key role in Ford’s history for 70 years. Ford
currently has 7,000 employees in the state. Ohio Assembly Plant,
where the new commercial electric vehicle will be assembled,
currently produces E-Series vans, medium duty trucks and Super Duty
chassis cabs.
“The ingenuity and talent of Ohio’s automotive workforce is
second to none, and Ford’s investment in Avon Lake will play an
essential role in growing the EV space,” said Ohio Gov. Mike
DeWine. “Ford has been a partner in Ohio for generations, and its
confidence in the Ford Ohio Assembly Plant operations secures EV
operations in Lorain County that will be critical for decades to
come.”
Ford currently has more than 7,000 employees at its Kansas City,
Mo., plant. In addition to the Transit and E-Transit vans, Kansas
City Assembly Plant also produces the F-150 pickup.
“Today’s announcement is great news for our state. For more than
70 years, hardworking Missourians have assembled iconic Ford
vehicles,” said Missouri Gov. Michael Parson. “Now, these 1,100 new
hourly jobs at the Kansas City Assembly Plant will increase
production of the Transit and E-Transit commercial vans, driving
Missouri’s economy forward.”
Today’s announcement is in addition to the approximately 11,000
new jobs Ford announced in September 2021 with its partner SK On as
part of a joint $11.4 billion investment to create BlueOval City in
Stanton, Tenn., and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Glendale, Ky.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in
Dearborn, Michigan, that is committed to helping build a better
world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines
existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships
with customers to enrich experiences for and deepen the loyalty of
those customers. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have
Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and
Lincoln luxury vehicles, as well as connected services.
Additionally, Ford is establishing leadership positions in mobility
solutions, including self-driving technology, and provides
financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs
about 182,000 people worldwide. More information about the company,
its products and Ford Credit is available at
corporate.ford.com.
About UAW
The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and
Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) is one of the
largest and most diverse unions in North America, with members in
virtually every sector of the economy. UAW-represented workplaces
range from multinational corporations, small manufacturers and
state and local governments to colleges and universities,
hospitals, and private non-profit organizations. The UAW has almost
400,000 active members and more than 580,000 retired members in the
United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
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