Ford Says To Cut 12,000 Jobs In All Across Europe
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US carmaker Ford said Thursday that it plans to slash a total of 12,000 jobs across Europe as part of a previously-announced restructuring, as it closes or sells six plants in Britain, France, Russia and Slovakia in 2019 and 2020.
“Ford’s manufacturing footprint in Europe will be reduced to a proposed 17 facilities by the end of 2020, from 24 at the beginning of 2019,” the group said, adding that the job cuts — including 5,400 already announced in Germany and 1,700 in Wales — would come “primarily through voluntarily separation programmes”.
Questions & Answers
Q.How many manufacturing facilities will Ford operate in Europe after the restructuring?
How many manufacturing facilities will Ford operate in Europe after the restructuring?
Ford's manufacturing presence in Europe will shrink to a proposed 17 facilities by the close of 2020. This is a reduction from the 24 sites it had at the start of 2019.
Q.Which countries are most affected by the plant closures and sales mentioned?
Which countries are most affected by the plant closures and sales mentioned?
The plant closures or sales are set to impact operations in Britain, France, Russia, and Slovakia. These changes are scheduled to occur across 2019 and 2020.
Q.Are the job cuts expected to be compulsory redundancies?
Are the job cuts expected to be compulsory redundancies?
The job cuts are primarily expected to be implemented through voluntary separation programmes. This indicates a preference for non-compulsory redundancies where possible.
Q.How many of the total job cuts have already been announced for specific locations?
How many of the total job cuts have already been announced for specific locations?
Of the 12,000 total job cuts, 5,400 have already been announced in Germany. Also, 1,700 job reductions have been previously stated for operations in Wales.