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SAG shuts Illinois Ford Plant

20 October 2000

Ford Assembly Plant in Chicago Shut Down By Striking Actors

A Ford Assembly plant in Suburban Chicago was shut down for a few hours on
Wednesday when truck drivers who were delivering parts to the plant honored
the picket line set up by SAG (Screen Actors Guild) members.

SAG has been on strike for the last five months.

Although Ford had originally honored the strike, they have resumed
authorizing the production of commercials that use non-union talent,
precipitating the action.