A Ford spokesperson said work on the factory is being paused "until we're confident about our ability to competitively operate the plant."
Washington is not a right-to-work state.
If the Teamsters decide to strike, it would be one of the largest in U.S. history.
The strike has begun in 10 stores so far in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle. But the number could increase to hundreds of locations by Christmas Eve next week.
“It’s across the board, the state economy would suffer immeasurably if we were to adopt some of these California regulations in Illinois,” said Don Schaefer of the Mid-West Truckers Association
Unions say three-day strike in Los Angeles over alleged misconduct.
The union says issues about paid sick leave was a major factor in rejecting the contract offer.
It’s either the golden age or a clever mirage, depending on who gets asked.
Rep. Warren Davidson said the impending rail strike has its roots in worker shortages.
"I stopped using that specific kind of language a while ago … and today I find that stuff abhorrent," Graham Platner said