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Constraints, as I'm sure you recognize, are for MANY reasons way too long to list here causing production delays. The chip shortage being one of the top issues that the current talks have nothing to do with I don't imagine. Absenteeism is a slice of the greater picture of the many moving parts...

BACK ON TOPIC: It appears a strike is becoming an increasing reality, and certainly has the potential to effect our builds. That is the only reason I post what I think are significant updates so we are all informed, not to start arguments. From my reading BOTH sides have their points. As I...

The current contract between Ford and the UAW goes on forever about retirement and COMPLICATED retirement rules. You can leave at age 50 (or 55 depending on job classification, or even what plant you work at) with increasing monetary and health benefits paid by Ford up to age 62. However...

Once the union and employer reach a tentative agreement, UAW union presents it to dues-paying members for discussion, debate and a vote to accept or reject the proposed contract negotiated by their bargaining committee.

As of August 3rd. The United Auto Workers released their demands ahead of contract negotiations with Detroit’s three major automakers, and union members are ready to get their share of the profits. New UAW president Shawn Fain laid out what the workers want in a new contract during a...

My thoughts EXACTLY! Literally nobody wins in a strike! It's when ego's and unreasonable demands and/or unreasonable lack of concessions KILLS talks. Just talk, be open, compromise and build! ? ?

ThickGatorade, and LuckyMonkey7's above posts are logically, factually, and realistically most likely the future for many industries whether emotionally or otherwise we like it or not. I really just post as neutral as I can find updates to get us prepared and keep us informed that a UAW strike...

Personally, I'm sticking to your original observation. :headbang:

The latest as of 5:35pm 07/31/23 United Auto Workers are at a standstill in negotiations with the Big Three automakers, and UPS has narrowly avoided a Teamsters strike, for now. As negotiations between major unions and employers stall, a potential strike could have far-reaching consequences...

Good point.

I agree with DakotaGuy. I think it's the most logical explanation. Other's have had to pay for them, and others have not. If that is the case...why? I have not seen anything official from Ford that they were to be added "for free" if ordered before this or that certain date. Anybody have...

From NPR Today: "Pack up the umbrella and the beach towel and head back to the car: The Fed's Hot Pause Summer is officially over. The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday it would raise interest rates a quarter percentage point (or 25 basis points), to a 22-year high. "

Thank you Nate for your first post confirming this as well! :)

If UPS can, than ANYTHING is possible! Lol ? ?

I have my opinion on that as well, but the fact is they are and that is not changing for the ICE vehicles. However, that is apparently THE BIG issue regarding the current "big three" and UAW talks, as the E.V. portions (like Tesla as an example) are not. It will be interesting ("interesting"...

Agreed on both points gentleman. Hopefully it works out reasonable and fair for all involved with a workable solution found. It seems reasonable that it is generally the best for the companies, the employees, AND consumers sooner then later. There would be nothing at all wrong with that for ALL...

I think we all are Wags. I just read an article that "experts" feel there is 90% chance of a strike, the most optimistic is 50/50. Interestingly, while of course wages are a concern, it seems much of the tension is over E.V. vehicles and that those employees are not UAW covered. The below is...

From what you have been worried about, that is good news Scott! Who knows if "they were able to delay" or it just happened to work out that way. But, at least you got some updated info. Hopefully it works out that way. ?

Ohhh, it's been asked on this forum several times with varying responses. Please do let us know what your dealer has to say. I think your last sentence sums it up best..."no one knows!" :)

That's what she said! ;)...