The UAW's decision to expand their strikes to a Ford truck plant in Kentucky came as a surprise to many who have been following the movement. It's distinct from previous UAW moves in several ways, including the manner in which it was announced and who it's targeting: Ford. As this truck plant is connected to a multitude of other plants in Ford's ecosystem, there is an estimated 100,000 workers that could be associated with this site.
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- Michael Martinez, reporter covering Ford and the UAW for Automotive News
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