Ford will invest $2 billion to create more than 3,200 new manufacturing jobs. | Governor Gretchen Whitmer news release.
Ford will invest $2 billion to create more than 3,200 new manufacturing jobs. | Governor Gretchen Whitmer news release.
Ford recently announced that they were investing over $2 billion throughout its facilities in Michigan.
According to a news release by the governor’s office, the announcement was made at the Mackinac Policy Conference by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Ford Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel Steven Croley, along with municipal and state leaders.
“Ford knows that the most talented and dedicated workers come from right here in Michigan. Today’s announcement is only possible when bold industry and government leaders share a commitment to the prosperity of our state and its people. The positive ripple effects of this major investment will be felt far and wide,” said Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich (D-Flint) in the release.
The investment will facilitate over 3,200 well-paying jobs working on Ford’s electric vehicle endeavors while also strengthening the company's traditional combustion engine vehicle in the state, according to the governor’s office.
“The essential necessity of quality healthcare and full-time employment are longstanding principles that have been communicated to the Company by the UAW International Union and our UAW Local Unions since our inception,” said UAW Vice President and Director of UAW’s Ford Department Chuck Browning. “I applaud the actions of Ford Motor Company to address these issues outside the realm of collective bargaining. These unprecedented steps taken by Bill Ford Jr. and CEO Jim Farley are both a refreshing and innovative approach to labor relations that delivers great benefit when most needed by our hard-working members.”.
The release reports that Ford has invested over $10 billion in its facilities since 2016, with most of it earmarked for electric vehicle production that will create 10,000 jobs.
“Macomb County has a long history of providing the tools and teams necessary for automotive innovation, so we welcome this announcement from Ford and appreciate their ongoing commitment to our community when it comes to both EV and internal combustion technology. Macomb's skilled and talented workforce can help them meet rising consumer demand for vehicles, including the All Electric F150 Lightning and we stand ready to get the job done,” said Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel.
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