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may 06, 2021 - Ford

Ford and the UAW Provide Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccines to Chicagoland Plant Workforce

  • Ford Motor Company and the #uaw have secured a contract in #chicago to offer COVID-19 vaccines to the company’s workforce on a voluntary basis
  • Ford is working with the #uaw and UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial to administer doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
  • Two Chicagoland plants are the latest locations to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to employees after #ford recently hosted on-site vaccination clinics for its employees in Southeast Michigan, Kansas City, Mo. and Lima, Ohio

DEARBORN, Mich., May 6, 2021 – The #uaw and #ford are expanding the locations where they provide voluntary COVID-19 vaccines to include its two Chicagoland manufacturing plants. #chicago Assembly Plant and #chicago Stamping Plant are the latest locations where #ford is offering the COVID-19 vaccine to employees and agency resources through the #uaw and Ford-led initiative. The vaccine clinics will take place at the local #uaw union halls.

The vaccination program is another step in the ongoing effort to help employees finish strong in the battle against COVID-19. Now that all U.S. residents age 16 and older are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, there is a nationwide push to make sure all Americans have easy access to a vaccine in their local area. Ford’s on-site vaccination expansion to #chicago is part of that initiative.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, getting vaccinated in combination with other recommendations results in the best protection against COVID-19. #ford and the #uaw are encouraging employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine if they are medically able to do so.

Ford and the #uaw are working with UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. #chicago Stamping Plant will provide the COVID-19 vaccine on May 6 and #chicago Assembly Plant on May 13.

“The #health and safety of our employees remains our number one priority, and in addition to maintaining preventive measures including wearing masks and practicing physical distancing, the COVID-19 vaccine offers another layer of protection against the virus,” said Dr. Francesca Litow, #ford #corporate medical director. “We are thrilled to partner with the #uaw and UChicago Ingalls to provide access to a COVID-19 vaccine for more of our essential on-site workforce.”

UChicago Ingalls is providing a digital scheduling system for #ford employees to sign up for an appointment and to inform them what proof of identification they must bring. Team members are automatically scheduled for a second dose when they receive their first dose. #ford volunteers will be at each vaccination site to help with the event.