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Detroit's three automakers have laid off roughly 4,800 workers at factories that are not among the plants that have been hit by the United Auto Workers strikes, which have lasted for nearly four weeks.
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The UAW contends that the layoffs are unjustified and were imposed as part of the companies' pressure campaign to persuade union members to accept less favorable terms in negotiations with automakers.
General Motors, Ford and Stellantis lay off 4,800 workers at factories that had not been closed by the United Auto Workers strikes.
In a surprise move, the 8,700 members left their jobs about 6:30 p.m. at the plant, which makes profitable heavy-duty F-Series pickup trucks and large SUVs.