Ford UAW workers start year with better benefits, new promotions
By Phoebe Wall Howard - Detroit Free Press (TNS)
Ford Motor Co., Lima Engine Plant at 1155 Bible Rd, Lima, OH. Craig J. Orosz | The Lima News
Ford Motor Co. is planning to convert nearly 400 full-time factory workers from temporary to permanent status in January, and the Free Press has learned there are hundreds more such hires planned in 2021.
“Our temporary employees are important to help keep our plants running efficiently,” said Kelli Felker, Ford global manufacturing and labor communications manager. “We are pleased to be able to convert nearly 400 of them to full-time employees at this time, consistent with our UAW collective bargaining agreement, with more to come throughout the year.”