[central_va]

this is Joe the unionised[sic] antiamerica[sic] worker losing his job

So why not move to Alabama instead of Mexico?

[bert]

you have a point. there are major auto works in Alabama.

I can't say why not Alabama.

Ford is unionized and likely could not shake the UAW even in Alabama. Remember GM moved operations to Tennessee a right to work state and attempted to operate non union but ended up getting the UAW eventually. Some think the UAW destroyed Saturn

But, and I know you are going to love this........

Mexico is already a massive center for auto manufacturing and distribution on a global basis. That is, as a global player, Ford will be able to develop export sales that likely would not occur from Alabama. The Mexican Ford source can ship not only back to the states but to global markets as well.

I read a lengthy Forbes article not long ago and was astounded by the depth of the auto manufacturing business in Mexico. In point of fact, Ford is probably late jumping on this bandwagon

Ford in Alabama (or South Carolina) might be a future possibility but apparently not right now