"Ford's Costly Labor Peace: A Risky Deal with the UAW"

Ford's agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) following a nearly six-week walkout may have brought labor peace, but the real challenge lies in maintaining competitiveness amidst the government-forced transition to electric vehicles. The UAW's strategy of staging strikes at select plants seems to have paid off, as Ford agreed to a generous deal to avoid further disruptions, including a potential strike at a factory producing the highly profitable F-150 pickup.