August 3rd, 2011 | Cleveland Plain Dealer
It’s still very early in the process, and last-minute fights could still make things ugly, but labor leaders, automakers and economists say the mood of this year’s United Auto Workers talks is healthier than they’ve ever been.
August 3rd, 2011 | Kansas City Star
In the four years since the national economy went into a recession, analysts have speculated about the future of the job market in the United States. Perhaps most troubling has been the prediction that domestic manufacturing cannot survive long-term in an increasingly global economy.
August 2nd, 2011 | The Kansas City Star
In the four years since the national economy went into a recession, analysts have speculated about the future of the job market in the United States. Perhaps most troubling has been the prediction that domestic manufacturing cannot survive long-term in an increasingly global economy. My concerns were put to rest when Marty Mulloy, Ford Motor Company’s vice president of labor affairs, spoke to the Northland Chamber of Commerce last month. We at the Northland Chamber now think the recent history of the auto industry can provide an effective guide for creating and sustaining jobs in what has become a highly competitive marketplace.
August 1st, 2011 | Wall Street Journal
Volkswagen AG’s assembly plant in Tennessee, a focal point in the United Auto Workers’ efforts to unionize a foreign auto maker in the U.S., has yet to be contacted by the union and isn’t interested in efforts to organize, a local company official said.
July 30th, 2011 | The Detroit News
The United Auto Workers union and Ford Motor Co. marked the official start of contract talks Friday with a pledge to work together to secure new jobs and maintain the automaker’s upward trajectory.
Company and union leaders gathered for the ceremonial handshake at Ford’s historic Rouge plant, stressing the importance of their partnership in helping the automaker survive dark days, avoiding bankruptcy and a federal bailout.
The U.S. economy continues to face major challenges, making it more important than ever that Ford become competitive in all areas of our business. Read More
For an idea of where Ford is going on the road ahead, consider where we've been in our 108-year history.
