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Where did the ford auto company lay off 80 percent of its workers?
ShaneWilhite
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What union fought against the Ford Motor company?
United Auto Workers (UAW)
Are Ford workers in an auto union?
Yes, Ford workers are part of the United auto workers union. This union ensures the workers have rights.
Who are the major competitors for ford motor company?
General Motors is Ford Motor Company's main competitor but Ford Motor Company competes with all auto manufactures.
Why did Henry ford sign a contract with the United Auto Workers Union?
To understand the answer you have to understand what lead to that important decision. 5 January 1914 To avoid the problems GM and the other automakers were facing through sit-down strikes and work slowdowns The Ford Motor Company raised its basic wage from $2.40 for a nine hour day to $5 for an eight hour day. By doing this Ford kept it's workers happy and the production line moving. The other companies were falling behind at the retail floor while Ford was setting sales records. 1936 In Flint, Michigan, United Auto Workers make effective use of the sit-down strike in a General Motors plant. Within a year, General Motors agreed to recognize the United Auto Workers as the bargaining agents for auto workers and not discriminate against union members following a year of sit-down strikes. Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 set the minimum wage at 25 cents an hour, Ford was already paying over twice that. When the United Auto Workers tried to organize they made a mistake by only thinking to ask for double. The workers delayed Unionizing until the wage issue was changed to protect their current wage. 1941 The United Auto Workers were recognized by Ford Motor Company. They sign a union-shop agreement- the first in the auto industry. This differed from the agreement of GM in that it was company wide, GM had to settle at each plant. This was at the beginning of WW2, when Ford was trying to land many government contracts. Although it wasn't a requirement, being under crontract Ford had an advantage in having a stable workforce. So the real answer as to why Ford signed a contract was for the money.
What is example of auto company?
question is vague, but Ford, volkswagen, Toyota are examples of an automobile company.
What auto company has the largest share of the US market?
I would say Ford.
How many of Ford Motor Company's employees are union workers versus hourly employees?
All of Ford's hourly employees are union workers. From the janitors to the tradesman, all are union members.
Was Ford a Freemason?
Henry Ford was a member of Zion Lodge # 1. He revolutionized the auto industry by inventing mass production and paying fair wages to his workers.
Why is ford motor company oligopoly?
Not hardly. They have stiff competition from many other auto companies.
What percent does the Ford motor company own of Ford motors?
100%. It is the worlds biggest family controlled business.
Who are the big 3 auto makers?
General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Chrysler Corporation
Who were the big three American auto makers?
General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Chrysler
