What Happens When Covid-19 Meets America's Manufacturing Might?

This Labor Day, we’re highlighting a historic pivot the auto industry made shortly after the Covid-19 outbreak began in the United States. Ford Motor Company shifted from producing F-150s to creating ventilators, respirators, face shields, and masks for workers on the frontlines of the outbreak. With help from members of the United Auto Workers union (UAW) and other manufacturing companies, Ford transitioned its industrial facilities into medical production spaces. “The pandemic has shown how important the auto industry is,” says Rory Gamble, president of the UAW. He sits down with Jim Hackett, CEO of Ford, Peter Berg, creator of the documentary “On the Line,” and Gillian Tett, US editor-at-large of the Financial Times, to discuss the power of coming together and how Ford’s pivot will impact the future of manufacturing. To watch the full documentary "On the Line," follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYHgV2u1T2Y

Видео What Happens When Covid-19 Meets America's Manufacturing Might? канала The Aspen Institute