Ford makes plans to invest in new jobs in Midwestern States
Ford Motor announced that it was planning to invest $3.7 billion in facilities across the Midwest to produce its electric vehicles. These facilities are expected to provide 6000 union jobs in the region.
Jim Farley, the company's president and chief executive said in his statement that "We're investing in American jobs and our employees to build a new generation of incredible Ford vehicles.", He added, "Transforming our company for the next era of American manufacturing requires new ways of working." The announcement was made in collaboration with the United Automobile Worker's Union, detailing investments in three Midwestern States.
The facilities in Michigan will be tied to the production of the F-150 Lightning pickup truck, a total investment of $2 billion will be used to create about 3,200 union jobs. Ford's primary focus in Ohio will be to build commercial electric vehicles using an investment of $1.5 billion creating nearly 2000 union jobs. Kansas City will be the site for an assembly plant that will produce commercial vans, some gas, and some electric. Around 1000 union jobs will be added here.
Source: The New York Times
Category
Intellectual Property
Unemployment Benefits
Learning & Development
Social Media
Downsizing
HR Careers
Retaliation
Salary Surveys
Payroll
Paid Leave
Inclusion, Equity & Diversity
Succession Planning
Raise
Employee Engagement
Performance Management
Analytical Aptitude
Communicable Diseases
Recruiting
Substance Abuse
Job Applications &
Talent Acquisition
People Management
Business Continuity
Vendors & Software
Onboarding
Benefits Reporting & Disclosure
Sexual Orientation
Opening & Closing
Remote & Hybrid Work
Health Savings Accounts
Retention
Employee Handbooks
Mental Health Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
Campus Placement
Employment Offers
Affirmative Action
Closing
Disaster Preparation & Response
Discrimination
Organization & Employee Development
Disability Benefits
Employee Conduct
Severance Pay
Business Acumen
Leadership Development
Contracts & RFPs
Communication
Work Visas
Educational Assistance
Tags
Article
Financial steps to consider before quitting your job
Americans live paycheck to paycheck, making it difficult to leave their current employer. All thing ...
With Remote Working Being the New Norm, How to Hire the Best remote Workers
Before the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, about 7 million people in the US alone were working rem ...
Tips To Help You Create A Robust Hiring Strategy For 2021
While employment is steadily rising in all sectors, the fear of COVID-19 still reigns supreme. As t ...
Driver Jobs to Watch Out For
If you love being on the road, if you love driving with the wind rushing through your hair, if your ...
Comments