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'With us being down they're going to be down': Kentucky Truck Plant workers concerned about auto workers at Louisville Assembly Plant

"If we're not running, then LAP cannot run, because the stuff in our stamping plant keeps that particular part of that auto operation going," an auto worker said.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ford Kentucky Truck Plant (KTP) workers have been picketing non-stop since Wednesday afternoon, and now the concern is for Louisville Assembly Plant (LAP) workers.

"I'm hearing that they have a two day supply just from what we stamp over here on the stamping plant, that we send to their plant," auto worker Craig Crigger said.

LAP depends on KTP to provide parts for their work, and with low inventory, layoffs could happen soon.

"If we're not running, then LAP cannot run, because the stuff in our stamping plant keeps that particular part of that auto operation going," auto worker William Mosbly said. "With us being down they're going to be down."

Local 862 President Todd Dunn said he doesn't see LAP lasting too much longer with KTP on strike. That's why he wants Ford to get back to the negotiating table as soon as possible.

"What I see is a staggering down method next week, I don't see them going any further than the middle or end of next week," he said.

Dunn added the longer KTP is on strike, the more money is taken away from their strike fund, because they didn't want to take a chance and leave their employees with no resources.

"If Ford Motor Company were to turn off the benefits, anybody that is not being paid a strike benefit, will not receive insurance," he said.

The support on the picket lines has been overwhelming. Some workers even brought their children.

"It's sad like he's been working 25 years and now he has to go through this," Craig's daughter, Abigail, said.

Corvette workers from as far as Bowling Green have also stopped by to stand in solidarity.

"I came down here because they supported us during our strike four years ago and we're all in this together," Corvette worker Debbie Toth said.

They hope this strike will move Ford to negotiate again soon.

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