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Ford drops use of ‘chairman’ title, adopts other gender-neutral language
Because words matter. Ford Motor Company notified federal regulators that the 118-year-old automaker has officially replaced the use of “chairman” with “chair.” And they’re not the only ones making language changes. The Board of Directors voted on July 8 to amend Ford’s bylaws effective immediately and adopt gender-neutral language throughout, including the title “chair” in place of “chairman” as… Continue reading Ford drops use of ‘chairman’ title, adopts other gender-neutral language
Volvo Trucks to restart Virginia factory as strike continues
Dublin, Va. — Volvo Trucks North America says some striking workers crossed picket lines Monday at a southwestern Virginia factory as the company plans to restart production. Spokesman John Mies wouldn’t say how many United Auto Workers members went inside the factory in Dublin, Virginia, near Roanoke. But he says in an email that it… Continue reading Volvo Trucks to restart Virginia factory as strike continues
Striking UAW workers at Volvo truck plant reject third tentative deal
A tentative agreement between Volvo Trucks North America and a union representing nearly 3,000 workers who have gone on strike twice this year at a southwest Virginia truck plant has been voted down, United Auto Workers officials announced Friday. It was the third tentative labor accord rejected by union workers this year. A UAW statement… Continue reading Striking UAW workers at Volvo truck plant reject third tentative deal
Workers at GM plant in Mexico to get another shot at union vote after violations found
Workers at a General Motors plant in Mexico who produce the company’s profitable Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups will get a new opportunity to vote on their collective bargaining agreement. The Biden administration and Mexican government announced a deal Thursday for a new vote before Aug. 20. Concerns were raised about an earlier vote… Continue reading Workers at GM plant in Mexico to get another shot at union vote after violations found
Stellantis announces plans to build electric Ram 1500, Dodge muscle car in 2024
Get ready for an electric Ram 1500. Stellantis announced Thursday that it would begin production on a battery-electric version of its popular pickup, one of its most profitable and important vehicles, in 2024. Mike Koval Jr., Ram brand CEO, pledged that the “class-shattering” pickup would surpass the offerings of the brand’s competitors, namely the electric versions of the… Continue reading Stellantis announces plans to build electric Ram 1500, Dodge muscle car in 2024
Ford finalizes sale of unwanted property in Dearborn, huge factory site in Canada
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Ford lures top lawyer, senior Amazon employee in latest high-profile hires
Ford Motor Co. has hired the former general counsel to the U.S. Department of Energy as chief policy officer and general counsel, the automaker announced Wednesday. Steven Croley, an expert in regulatory law who is licensed to practice law in Michigan, Illinois and Washington, D.C., will join the company on July 12 to “help the company… Continue reading Ford lures top lawyer, senior Amazon employee in latest high-profile hires
Ford Bronco supplier’s hardtop problems delay production, delivery
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Ford taps former Obama administration official as general counsel, chief policy officer
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday said it has hired former U.S. federal lawyer and Obama administration official Steven Croley as its chief policy officer and general counsel. Ford’s hiring of Croley — the husband of Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack — comes amid a push to execute the company’s new growth plan. It also… Continue reading Ford taps former Obama administration official as general counsel, chief policy officer