"Ford Faces Potential Strikes and Factory Moves Amid Union Tensions"

The United Auto Workers union is threatening to strike at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant on Feb. 23 if a dispute over the local contract is not resolved, just a day after Ford CEO Jim Farley said union activity was prompting the company to reconsider its plant placements. The union cites issues including health and safety, nurse staffing, and skilled trades workers as points of contention. Farley acknowledged the impact of last year's strike, which cost the company $1.7 billion, and resulted in significant raises and contract changes for UAW members, leading to nearly $9 billion in extra costs for Ford.