DEARBORN, Mich., June 2, 2022 – 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 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 and new EV chargers in plant parking lots. Not to mention 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.
The $3.7 billion investment and more than 6,200 new union jobs announced today span three states and include:
- Michigan: $2 billion investment and 3,200 union jobs, including the creation of nearly 2,000 jobs throughout three assembly plants in Michigan. The goal is to increase production of the all-new F-150 Lightning electric truck to 150,000 per year. That’s at Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn. In addition, it will produce an all-new Ranger pickup at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne. Moreover, an all-new Mustang coupe at Flat Rock Assembly Plant. The investment also includes $35 million. That’s to build an all-new Ford Customer Service Division packaging facility in Monroe. It will create more than 600 union jobs, with operations expected to begin in 2024. Therefore, it will help accelerate parts shipments for Ford customers.
- Ohio: $1.5 billion investment and 1,800 union jobs at Ohio Assembly Plant. That’s 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 the third shift at Kansas City Assembly Plant. That’s to increase production of the Transit, America’s best-selling commercial van, and the all-new E-Transit electric van.
Source: Ford News
