Ford, GM and Fiat Chrysler will close all factories amid coronavirus outbreak, sources say
(WXYZ) — Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler will close all of their factories due to worker fears about the coronavirus, sources tell 7 Action News.
The details of the closure are expected to be released later Wednesday, and the closures could come as early as Wednesday.
According to the UAW, Ford will suspend production at all manufacutring sites in North America through March 30 to clean its facilities and protect its workforce. It will start after Thursday evening shifts, and it's not clear when or how long FCA and GM will close plants for.
“We’re continuing to work closely with union leaders, especially the United Auto Workers, to find ways to help keep our workforce healthy and safe – even as we look at solutions for continuing to provide the vehicles customers really want and need,” said Kumar Galhotra, Ford’s president of North America. “In these unprecedented times, we’re exploring unique and creative solutions to support our workforce, customers, dealers, suppliers and communities.”
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