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Ford Transmission Plant Strike Looms as UAW Contract Expires Thursday

  • UAW union contract with Ford, GM, and Stellantis expires Thursday night, raising chance of a strike.

  • Local 863 union at Ford's Sharonville transmission plant has published a strike schedule, signaling they are prepared to strike.

  • The Sharonville plant employs around 1,800 workers and makes transmissions for Ford trucks and Mustangs.

  • A strike could affect production of popular Ford pickup trucks that use the 6R140 transmission.

  • UAW local president says they are waiting to see if a tentative agreement is reached before the contract expires.

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