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Ford To Cut 600 Jobs At Valencia Plant

August 2009 | Company Brief

News: US automotive manufacturer Ford Motor is planning to cut 600 jobs at its plant in Valencia, Spain. The automaker will hold negotiations with unions in September 2009 for a permanent reduction of the 5,000-strong workforce at the plant.

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