US EditionFord is facing a worker strike at its EV plant in Germany: Here's why
- Employees at Ford’s Cologne facilities in western Germany are preparing to initiate a strike on May 14, following a decisive union vote supporting the action.
- The strike follows Ford’s announcement of about 4,000 job cuts in Europe, mainly in Germany and the UK, due to losses and weak EV demand.
- Ford is navigating a challenging market environment marked by a 72% decline in adjusted net income and a substantial operating loss of $849 million in its EV segment during the first quarter, alongside ongoing tariff-related uncertainties.
- Union representative Kerstin D. Klein stated, "Ford must now act," and confirmed that 93.5% of workers voted for industrial action.
- The planned strike will pause ongoing negotiations and highlights tensions amid Ford's restructuring and production reductions of EV models in Cologne.
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Ford Faces Strike Action in German Plants Starting May 14
Ford workers across both plants in Cologne, Germany, plan to begin strike starting this Wednesday, the council head said on Monday, as the company is planning cuts on European operations. The IG Metal Union stated that 93.5% of the workers in Cologne voted in favor of the strike — above the 75% needed to take action — as labor representatives consistently urged management throughout the negotiations to explore alternative approaches to restructu…
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