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Ford to lay off 900 workers

The Detroit News --
Ford Motor Co. is cutting 900 workers at the Michigan plant that makes the Mustang.

Ford said Tuesday that the Flat Rock plant will go from two shifts to one in July. The plant, which is jointly owned with Mazda, also makes the Mazda6. Nearly 2,300 people work there.

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Submitted Feb 16, 2010 By: ChiefSlacker

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jedintheshed Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:1,607 Points:482,740 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2010 11:55:09 AM Ignore jedintheshed Report Abuse Sad to hear for the 900 workers, however, Ford is doing SOMETHING right to stay a profitable company without the BHO stimulas money
investmentdr Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,360 Points:1,102,960 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2010 9:02:15 AM Ignore investmentdr Report Abuse just what MI needs, more layoffs
rissa2182 Rookie Author St. Louis Posts:52 Points:13,550 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 11:31:13 PM Ignore rissa2182 Report Abuse that's horrible. i feel sorry for all those people.
ops3 Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,229 Points:737,025 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 8:32:24 PM Ignore ops3 Report Abuse July? They don't even know what sales will be next week!
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:3,723 Points:1,151,475 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 6:02:37 PM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse So what has happened to the stimulus, hope, and change? All the new jobs seem to be overseas.
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:44,870 Points:1,810,975 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 5:06:08 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse MidNJ wrote: >Oil companies make billions while still getting tax breaks that the >common man/woman pays for. They "MAKE" billions but then people have put TRILLIONS into the company. And if you're thinking "corporations are owned by fat cats" figure out who really owns them. It's Main Street, people! >I wonder what will happen to our elections when the corporation(s) >begin spending some of their billions on election campaigns against >the common worker who is just trying to make ends meet. I don't think it will move much of anything. Most companies already have PACs and shareholder action networks.
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:44,870 Points:1,810,975 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 4:45:32 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse ItisAJeepThing wrote: >Hope that Ford is planning to move the 900 employees to a nearby >plant and not to one halfway across the country. Poor Michigan >already has the highest unemployment in the U.S.A. The full article says Ford has openings in Chicago and Wayne (MI). When I worked, more than once did I move to follow the work.
EcoVore Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,533 Points:727,150 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 4:43:38 PM Ignore EcoVore Report Abuse Yes, Ford. Redistribute workers within to keep the states w/ god jobs & Ford away from being an Government Motors entity.
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,482 Points:842,450 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 4:07:51 PM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse Get real, it is not unions that are driving prices up. Oil companies make billions while still getting tax breaks that the common man/woman pays for. I wonder what will happen to our elections when the corporation(s) begin spending some of their billions on election campaigns against the common worker who is just trying to make ends meet.
ItisAJeepThing Champion Author Tucson Posts:16,060 Points:1,789,530 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 4:06:22 PM Ignore ItisAJeepThing Report Abuse Hope that Ford is planning to move the 900 employees to a nearby plant and not to one halfway across the country. Poor Michigan already has the highest unemployment in the U.S.A.
Buddy2264 Champion Author Tampa Posts:9,802 Points:1,999,040 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 4:01:19 PM Ignore Buddy2264 Report Abuse I agree with some of the next message that they are cutting back because the union would not bend with them and it is time they take a stand. Conservation keeps your money in your pocket.
texasvet Champion Author Texas Posts:2,634 Points:279,780 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 3:58:59 PM Ignore texasvet Report Abuse Great. Get rid of those union featherbedders and move the jobs to a non-union shop elsewhere.
hwnguy Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,640 Points:1,098,340 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 3:58:13 PM Ignore hwnguy Report Abuse If cars aren't selling, no sense making them
Gramps001 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:4,382 Points:1,112,525 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 3:57:16 PM Ignore Gramps001 Report Abuse Lose the battle but win the war!
lowerpetroprice Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:6,835 Points:1,366,380 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 3:55:04 PM Ignore lowerpetroprice Report Abuse 900 people is ridiculous for a layoff. For a company that didn't use money to stay out of bankruptcy, they are sure messing up alot of employees lives.
Rt118E Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:7,397 Points:1,010,365 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 3:54:01 PM Ignore Rt118E Report Abuse People are not buying new that can't afford to any more.
2907 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,548 Points:853,525 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 3:50:41 PM Ignore 2907 Report Abuse 900 votes lost for Obama but thats ok.
RochBear Champion Author Minnesota Posts:9,113 Points:1,516,830 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 3:34:44 PM Ignore RochBear Report Abuse I am surprised Ford has been able to keep two shifts of Mustang workers busy until now. I just don't see a lot of Mustang sales now (winter time) nor in the future. Glad to see Ford is trying to move "good" workers to other locations.
dollarwatcher Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:6,098 Points:1,173,420 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 3:32:29 PM Ignore dollarwatcher Report Abuse I'm guessing it's Mazada's fault.
esorsd Champion Author St. Louis Posts:4,018 Points:1,290,240 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 3:27:47 PM Ignore esorsd Report Abuse I agree with ChrisS
Chris46 Champion Author Dayton Posts:19,045 Points:1,772,580 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 3:25:29 PM Ignore Chris46 Report Abuse Sorry to hear that, but Ford has to keep its production in line with sales. That's what got GM into trouble. GM just kept churning them out, and they weren't selling.
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:8,185 Points:1,412,725 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 3:20:36 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse Sorry to hear of more losses in Michigan. They don't need more bad news and lost jobs. Hurting very bad there. The article has some net good news. Moving jobs around and trying to adjust as needed to stay in business. GO Ford! Our Ford Fusions are doing fine. Keep up the good work.
MS_steve Champion Author Mississippi Posts:2,771 Points:1,028,440 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 3:19:21 PM Ignore MS_steve Report Abuse I'm guessing they found another 900 'guys' standing around, doing nothing twenty minutes after lunch brak ended.
mooneagle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:7,803 Points:1,399,460 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 3:14:42 PM Ignore mooneagle Report Abuse THERE MOVING JOBS
30mpg80 Champion Author Lexington Posts:5,712 Points:1,127,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 3:06:46 PM Ignore 30mpg80 Report Abuse Sad to hear, hope unemployment payments last a long time in this economy
Mikmiln Sophomore Author New Jersey Posts:161 Points:112,400 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 3:06:38 PM Ignore Mikmiln Report Abuse I sure hope Ford dose not. Just as the produce very quality autos/trucks. Besides we in the USA can't keep losing more jobs.
strykerdadjim All-Star Author Idaho Posts:627 Points:899,415 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 3:05:49 PM Ignore strykerdadjim Report Abuse Read the article. Ford expects to move the majority of these workers to other plants.
dhnbBUG Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,625 Points:1,116,060 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 3:03:07 PM Ignore dhnbBUG Report Abuse Ford seems to know what they're doing so far.
Hugo40 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:5,806 Points:1,257,450 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:56:01 PM Ignore Hugo40 Report Abuse The workers are always sacrificed to make better profits.
tahoe0708 Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,359 Points:330,015 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:49:20 PM Ignore tahoe0708 Report Abuse likely to get worst if the economy doesn't mm\ake a turn for the best
Pete12 Champion Author Albany Posts:3,961 Points:1,336,235 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:48:57 PM Ignore Pete12 Report Abuse You can't make cars that aren't wanted in the quantity you're making them.
Sealer Champion Author Charleston Posts:5,653 Points:838,400 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:46:20 PM Ignore Sealer Report Abuse No surprise here. The spendulus package has hurt more than it has helped.
Wesk8 Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,008 Points:1,082,720 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:45:35 PM Ignore Wesk8 Report Abuse You got that right KYRunner! Get rid of OSHA! Repeal the child labor laws! Let corporations dump what ever they want in any water supply that is handy! Play off SMOG as a benificial screen agaist that nasty nasty SUN! Allow any offense againt the many to maximize profits for the few! And with the Suprime Court allowing coprorations to buy any politician they want, you'll likely get your wish!
lightbulbman2008 Champion Author Worcester Posts:249,159 Points:1,225,025 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:43:39 PM Ignore lightbulbman2008 Report Abuse a sign of the automotive times today.!!!!
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:10,171 Points:2,343,775 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:43:04 PM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse I feel sorry for the workers hopefully they find new jobs quickly.
camel1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:6,537 Points:1,917,740 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:42:50 PM Ignore camel1 Report Abuse we will all have hard times before the economy is back to full employment and payrolls and wages are the same as in 2008.
MG_Sputnik Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:5,605 Points:1,604,155 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:42:47 PM Ignore MG_Sputnik Report Abuse This is happening everywhere.
JoeKR Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,740 Points:1,488,915 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:42:16 PM Ignore JoeKR Report Abuse I guess Ford's pending advance to outpace Toyota in North American sales isn't enough.
2granny Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,690 Points:1,105,405 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:39:59 PM Ignore 2granny Report Abuse Well said, dkinsf. "Glad to see that Ford is giving their folks a chance to keep their jobs. Too bad, it will be in another facility in another state. But in this economic times, it's better to move and keep your job."
Dmax13 Veteran Author Denver Posts:417 Points:302,360 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:39:39 PM Ignore Dmax13 Report Abuse Hopefully they will get them back later.
bills55 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,207 Points:514,480 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:30:56 PM Ignore bills55 Report Abuse U.S. auto industry is going to hsve s hsrd time for s long timr to come.
kyrunner Champion Author Lexington Posts:7,135 Points:1,338,220 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:29:18 PM Ignore kyrunner Report Abuse As much as I hate to see the loss of jobs Ford must do everything possible to stay in business without any government bailouts. They too will be toast if they fall into the trap that GM and Chrysler are operating under. Private businesses must remain free from any government control if they expect to survive.
OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:11,286 Points:1,338,300 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:29:17 PM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse executives ?
dkinsf Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,450 Points:744,570 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:27:34 PM Ignore dkinsf Report Abuse Glad to see that Ford is giving their folks a chance to keep their jobs. Too bad, it will be in another facility in another state. But in this economic times, it's better to move and keep your job.
danindenver Champion Author Denver Posts:4,024 Points:892,280 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:27:25 PM Ignore danindenver Report Abuse Hey! If you read the full article, it also says, "Ford recently announced it will hire 1,200 workers at its Chicago Assembly Plant to build the new Ford Explorer." That's a net GAIN of 300 jobs. Wonder why that wasn't the headline?
96sc1 Champion Author El Paso Posts:7,884 Points:1,240,550 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:27:20 PM Ignore 96sc1 Report Abuse "Evans says a majority of the workers will be offered positions at other plants. Ford recently announced it will hire 1,200 workers at its Chicago Assembly Plant to build the new Ford Explorer". That's nice
Focus2 Champion Author Illinois Posts:6,722 Points:1,704,725 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:25:52 PM Ignore Focus2 Report Abuse They should be building cars that run on natural gas. If they build them for other countries they can build them for us. We should not let China have our clean natural gas from Alaska.
Boby Champion Author San Francisco Posts:1,312 Points:1,885,460 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:25:39 PM Ignore Boby Report Abuse Maybe they all can get a job over at Toyota.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:17,342 Points:2,010,295 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:24:36 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse next they will ship all production offshore away from the greedy uaw
afghaned Champion Author Hamilton Posts:9,273 Points:926,735 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 2:21:19 PM Ignore afghaned Report Abuse Sad but a fact of life to ensure survival & jobs for others.