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Old 06-02-2014, 11:49 AM   #1
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Just saw on Twitter. Standing by.

This can't be good.

UPDATE:

300 jobs to go in June.


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Old 06-02-2014, 11:57 AM   #2
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Looks like more jobs to go. We'll be getting more and more of this sad news I reckon.
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Old 06-02-2014, 12:24 PM   #3
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I wonder what part of the organisation these jobs are being axed from? Not good news at all.
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Old 06-02-2014, 12:33 PM   #4
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more info here

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-new...206-32349.html

Not good for anyone involved.
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This suggests to me that the order book for the next 6 months for Falcon/Territory isn't looking too flash.

I may have to take back what I said yesterday.
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They couldn't sell a Falcon to a division one lottery winner. That is how bad things are at the moment.
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They sold 400 falcons last month. Theyre not gonna make it to 2016 on those figures
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Check out the 'new' Falcon in this story!

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/...-1226819517617
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Check out the 'new' Falcon in this story!

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/...-1226819517617
Oh no, Ford what have you done!!
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Just announced on the radio 300 jobs from Broadmeadows, they are seeking Vountary redundancies first
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Hi Forum Members, by now you will have started to see reports filtering in regarding some news we shared with our unions, suppliers and employees today. We wanted to reiterate to Forum members information that we shared when we made our announcement back in May. Ford is absolutely committed to transforming our Australian business, including increasing the number of nameplates in our showrooms and refreshing our entire lineup by 2017 and our plan is on track to launch of new Falcon and Territory later this year. As we have consistently said, we will continue matching production with demand. This includes plans in June to reduce Falcon and Territory production by about a third. As you're aware, we have a new Public Affairs Director, Wes Sherwood, who has just stepped into Sinead's shoes. We'll get him signed up as a member soon but in the interim, hope you're ok with hearing this news from me. Cheryl
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One good thing I see in this story is that Sinead is no longer doing the public affairs stuff.
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One good thing I see in this story is that Sinead is no longer doing the public affairs stuff.
Cant imagine that its a job that any sane person would be jumping at to do. If they split the job into two, the bad news public affair director would be doing 99% of the work, whilst the good news public affair director would get RSI from twiddling their thumbs.
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If they do make it to 2016 its going to be a quite place to work...
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Cant imagine that its a job that any sane person would be jumping at to do. If they split the job into two, the bad news public affair director would be doing 99% of the work, whilst the good news public affair director would get RSI from twiddling their thumbs.
That maybe so now but the rot started to set in a long time ago.Never jumped at an opportunity to get mileage out of any good news out there,a no comment was in most of her replies to the media for a very long time.
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Very sad news.
It looks like only a hastening downward spiral from here unfortunately :(
Poor sales = bad news, bad news = poor sales, further poor sales = more bad news... and so on.
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The ABC website has the story too.....
Down to 80 Terri/Falcons a day fm June !
Launching a new model in Oct....REALY ?

Worker says he was hoping to work TIL OCTOBER! Hmmmm

A new PR rep Hmmmm
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New Rep could mean anything, business as usual there, they have committed to the new Falcon and Im sure suppliers will be told roughly what to make which will include forecasted spares etc. They gain very little from not following it on from here.

Hope the crew left are motivated enough to keep quality in check.
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Hope the crew left are motivated enough to keep quality in check.
That's what would be on the mind of any astute potential buyer... unfortunately the rot has set.
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One good thing I see in this story is that Sinead is no longer doing the public affairs stuff.
Mate - thats really uncalled for - the PR job is a tough gig, and with the announcements Sinead had to deliver during her tenure, she and her PR team have done their best to at least be respectful, open and transparent as best they can balancing the Ford businesses needs and the employees and fans the news has effected.

If you want to critique bad PR then focus your attention on Holden with the 'We're Here to Stay' PR spin. At least Ford spared everyone involved from that embarrassment.

Today is a sad day, but lets keep it friendly and respectful here, and have the guns pointing out not inwards.
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Good luck and stay strong to all affected.
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Well you cant exactly keep building 2500 cars a month till the day you shut the doors. There's only just over 2 years left so ofcourse they will want to start winding things down.
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It's to be expected January to be down, and for anyone contemplating buying a Terri or a falcon, i would imagine most would have a clue an updated model is just around the corner .......... and would be waiting for the new one with more kit.
I wouldn't be calling the undertaker just yet.
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New Rep could mean anything, business as usual there, they have committed to the new Falcon and Im sure suppliers will be told roughly what to make which will include forecasted spares etc. They gain very little from not following it on from here.

Hope the crew left are motivated enough to keep quality in check.
When you change spokespersons he/she is then free to go back on previous statements, just like the CEO position changed the story of being committed to Oz production.
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The ABC website has the story too.....
Down to 80 Terri/Falcons a day fm June !
Launching a new model in Oct....REALY ?

Worker says he was hoping to work TIL OCTOBER! Hmmmm

A new PR rep Hmmmm
Hi, just wanted to clarify that the production number is 90 Falcon/Territory.
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The ABC website has the story too.....
Down to 80 Terri/Falcons a day fm June !
Launching a new model in Oct....REALY ?

Worker says he was hoping to work TIL OCTOBER! Hmmmm

A new PR rep Hmmmm
Hi all, Cheryl again, just wanted to clarify that the ABC website is inaccurate, the production number will reduce to 90 and not 80. Thanks Cheryl
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FORD PR where have you been for the last 10 years!!!!
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90 a day...

The question is will Quality remain now that production is so low?

Will the workforce now lose interest about quality and will the consumer pay for it?
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Hi all, Cheryl again, just wanted to clarify that the ABC website is inaccurate, the production number will reduce to 90 and not 80. Thanks Cheryl
Thank you very much Cheryl for taking the time to engage with us on this forum. Its great to have an offical line of communication even if its not always the best of news that's being conveyed. Keep up the good work
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Is 90 a day viable ? cost productive ? is the FH going to recoup development costs ???
I hope the FH sees the light of day..but I doubt it. if this keeps going....
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