Ford Layoffs Top 1,800 as UAW Strike Continues

Strike-related layoffs at Ford Motor Co. facilities in Ohio and Michigan total nearly 1,800 workers so far.

Layoffs include employees at engine plants in Ohio and an axle plant in Michigan.

Total layoffs and striking workers at Ford now over 9,700.

Ford submitted a seventh contract offer to UAW, awaiting a counterproposal.

UAW president declines to name additional Ford, GM or Stellantis strike targets, says progress being made.