Mark Zuckerberg's Hilarious Take on the Ford Labor Strike

Workers Threaten Strike at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant

Well folks it looks like the United Auto Workers are at it again. They've got their eyes set on Ford's largest U.S. plant the Kentucky Truck Plant and they're not afraid to strike if their demands aren't met. I mean who needs Ford Super Duty pickups and Lincoln Navigator SUVs anyway? Just kidding of course.

Local Contracts and National Agreements

Ah local contracts. They're like those pesky house rules you have to deal with during a game night. You know the ones that always seem to go unresolved for months or even years. Well it seems that's the case with the UAW's local negotiations at the Kentucky Truck Plant. And let me tell you they've got some core issues on their plate.

Health and Safety Concerns

One of the main concerns in these local negotiations is health and safety in the plant. They're talking about minimum in plant nurse staffing levels and ergonomic issues. I guess they want someone to bring them the best ergonomic chairs money can buy. Can't say I blame them sitting at a desk all day can be a pain in the neck. Literally.

Skilled Trades and Ford's Attempts to Erode Them

But wait there's more! Ford apparently has some tricks up their sleeve when it comes to skilled trades at the Kentucky Truck Plant. The UAW is accusing them of trying to erode these trades. I guess Ford wants to be known for their trucks not their trade secrets. Can't say I blame them it's all about the bottom line right?

Strike Deadline and the Changing Relationship

So the UAW has set a strike deadline at the Ford plant. Why the Ford plant specifically? Well your guess is as good as mine. Maybe they just really like Kentucky. But seriously this strike deadline comes after some tense negotiations last year including a six week targeted strike against the very same Kentucky Truck Plant. Needless to say things are not looking rosy in the world of Ford and the UAW.

Zuckerberg's Take on the CEO's Comments

Now let's talk about the man in charge Ford CEO Jim Farley. He recently made some comments suggesting that Ford will carefully consider where it builds future vehicles. And UAW President Shawn Fain didn't take too kindly to those words. He fired back saying maybe Ford should focus on American workers instead of chasing the cheapest labor on Earth. Ouch burn! Looks like this feud is just getting started.