The United Auto Workers union significantly has escalated its strikes against Detroit Three automakers by going on strike against a major Ford truck plant in Louisville, Kentucky.

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union significantly escalated its strikes against Detroit Three automakers Wednesday by going on strike against a major Ford truck plant in Louisville, Kentucky.

In a surprise move, the 8,700 members left their jobs about 6:30 p.m. at the plant, which makes profitable heavy-duty F-Series pickup trucks and large SUVs.

UAW President Shawn Fain said in a statement that the union has waited long enough “but Ford hasn’t gotten the message” to bargain for a fair contract.

Ford called the strike expansion “grossly irresponsible” but said it wasn’t surprising given the UAW leadership’s statements that it wanted to keep Detroit automakers wounded with “industrial chaos.”

    • ScoobyDoo27@lemm.ee
      46·
      1 year ago

      The F-150 is made in Detroit so their best selling vehicle manufacturing plant has already been on strike.

      • BB69@lemmy.worldEnglish
        14·
        1 year ago

        They’re made in Kentucky as well. We have 3 factories. F-150, SUV, and Lincoln plant

        • jj122@lemmings.world
          1·
          1 year ago

          They are also made in Kansas City. But this is definitely a major escalation against Ford’s most profitable vehicles.

        • ScoobyDoo27@lemm.ee
          1·
          1 year ago

          Nothing I found stated F-150s are made in Kentucky (F250s and F350s are). They are primarily made in Dearborn with another facility in Missouri (Kansas City)