Unions condemn Ford job cuts

0 Comments | AFP, January, 2006

DETROIT, United States (AFP) — The main US auto union called Ford Motor Co.'s decision to cut tens of thousands of jobs "devastating" and blamed the company management for the failure to protect market share.

Ford announced that it would cut 25,000-30,000 jobs and close 14 assembly plants as part of a restructuring plan to stem massive losses in its North American vehicle operations.

"The restructuring plan announced this morning by Ford is extremely disappointing and devastating news for the many thousands of hard-working men and women who have devoted their working lives to Ford," United Auto Workers president Ron Gettelfinger said in a statement.

"The impacted hourly and salaried workers find themselves facing uncertain futures because of senior...

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