TEW Magazine

  Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley  addressed the ramifications of the United Auto Workers (UAW) decision to strike Ford truck production last year, highlighting a significant shift in the relationship between the automaker and the union representing its hourly workers. A Watershed Moment for Ford CEO Reflects on UAW Strike Impact During remarks at the Wolfe Research Global Auto and Auto Tech Conference in New York, Farley characterized the strike as an “extremely difficult moment” for Ford, underscoring its transformative impact on the company’s operations and dynamics. Describing it as a “watershed moment,” Farley acknowledged the tangible business implications stemming from the labor dispute. Ford, known for its historical tensions with union organizers, has recently prided itself on fostering a strong relationship with the UAW. With approximately 57,000 hourly workers employed in the U.S., Ford boasts the largest workforce among automakers in the country. Notably, all full-si...