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UAW strikes Ford supplier Constellium in Michigan

UAW strikes Constellium near Detroit — The UAW announced the strike at Constellium near Detroit on Wednesday, May 17. (PAIGE HODDER)

May 17, 2023 10:34 PM

UAW workers at a Ford-supplying plant in suburban Detroit began striking Wednesday after nine failed negotiation meetings. The Constellium Automotive plant produces aluminum structures and crash management systems for the Ford F-150, F-150 Lightning, Explorer and Super Duty at six assembly plants.

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