The U.S. Auto Industry Drives Domestic Job Creation
From research labs and supplier factories to assembly lines and dealership showrooms, U.S. automakers, their suppliers, their dealerships, and the local businesses that support them are responsible for more than 7.25 million U.S. jobs. No manufacturing sector employs more U.S. workers.
Together, the 15 major automakers competing in the U.S. directly employ about 388,000 U.S. workers. FCA US, Ford, and General Motors employ 238,000 of these U.S. workers, meaning that FCA US, Ford, and General Motors employ nearly 2 out of 3 of America’s autoworkers.
The fact that FCA US, Ford, and General Motors account for 64% of U.S. auto jobs is remarkable, especially considering that they account for only 44% of U.S. market share.
FCA US, Ford, and General Motors produce more of their vehicles here, conduct more of their research here, and buy more of their parts here. As a result, they have based nearly seven times more of their global workforce in the U.S. than their competitors.
US Employment (YE 2018)
FCA US/Ford/ General Motors employ 2 out of 3 of America’s autoworkers, translating to 238,000 jobs.
Industries with Top 10 Highest Job Multipliers (2018)
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GM to add second shift, 100 employees at Tennessee engine plant
General Motors Co. said Thursday it will add a second shift to its Spring Hill engine plant in Tennessee and 100 employees in phases next year.
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GM engine facility adding workers
General Motors’ Spring Hill plant will add about 100 jobs at its engine facility to meet increasing demand for the Ecotec 2.5 liter, 4-cyclinder motor, according to a company spokesperson.
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Ford to make more F-150 SVT Raptors at Dearborn Truck plant
Ford is increasing production of its off-road super truck, the F-150 SVT Raptor, at the Dearborn Truck plant to meet demand.
Ford started making the desert racing truck in 2009 as a 2010 model, making two an hour on the same line that pumps out hundreds of thousands of regular F-150s a year.
Raptor production then increased to three trucks an hour in early 2012. Now, Ford is working with suppliers to boost that to five an hour, hopefully in the next eight to 10 weeks.
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General Motors revs up volunteer work across US
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. employees are gearing up for a week of volunteering across the United States.
The Detroit automaker says its second annual "teamGM Cares Week" kicks off Monday and incorporates about 75 projects.
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General Motors revs up volunteer work across US
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. employees are gearing up for a week of volunteering across the United States.
The Detroit automaker says its second annual "teamGM Cares Week" kicks off Monday and incorporates about 75 projects.