IG Metall: Results achieved with Ford suppliers. IG Metall and suppliers at Ford in Saarlouis have achieved a negotiation result.
The agreements include the continued employment of 1,000 of Ford's 3,750 employees until the end of 2032. There are severance payments, transfer companies and transitional arrangements for older employees. The end of production of the Ford Focus has been postponed by half a year to November 2025. The reason for the contracts is theend of production in Saarlouis in November 2025, announced by the US car manufacturer Ford.