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Ford Stops Work on Chinese-Backed EV Battery Plant Amid Union Strike

Ford Motor announced on Monday that it has temporarily halted construction on a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant located in Michigan, which was being supported by a Chinese company. The decision to pause work on the plant is attributed to concerns about the company’s ability to operate the facility competitively. This move comes amidst ongoing contract negotiations, which have been a focal point in the discussions between Ford and its employees.
Shawn Fain, the president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, strongly criticized Ford’s decision, characterizing it as a “shameful, barely-veiled threat by Ford to cut jobs.” Fain emphasized the union’s call for a just transition to electric vehicles and expressed disappointment that Ford appeared to prioritize other objectives.
In recent contract negotiations, Ford has made multiple revisions to its offer to the union but has not yet reached an agreement. The fate of the workers at the battery plant has remained a significant point of contention in the discussions involving the Detroit Three automakers.

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