After a six-week strike, the United Auto Workers union and Ford Motor Company have reached a tentative agreement, praised by President Joe Biden and UAW President Shawn Fain. The details of the agreement have not yet been released, but if ratified by the union's membership, it could serve as a blueprint to resolve contract talks with the other two Detroit automakers and end the work stoppages.
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Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company, has spoken out about the month-long auto workers strike, warning of devastating effects on local communities if it continues. He criticized the UAW for shutting down the company's Kentucky Truck Plant, and noted that America's future is tied to the success of the iconic car brand. Ford is hopeful that a resolution can be reached soon, and is urging the UAW to end the strike and return to the negotiating table.
Ford Motor Company will resume production of its electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning, on Monday, March 13 after identifying and resolving an issue with a battery fire during testing. Ford worked with South Korean company SK On to investigate the cause of the problem and restarted battery cell production on February 20. The company is now confident that the issue has been resolved and is committed to delivering high-quality vehicles to its customers.