Air Transportion Unit Shut Down

December 2, 2008



Brothers and Sisters of Local 245,

It is with great sadness and frustration I have to notify you that on December 2, 2008 at 7:30 am the Ford Motor Company notified our members that effective immediately they would be closing the Ford Hangar at Metro Airport.

This means that our brothers and sisters that make up the Air Transportation Unit of Local 245 have been relieved of their duties by Ford Motor Company and all flights on Ford Corporate jets should cease.

This is truly a sad day and the closure of a good operation. Please keep our brothers and sisters and their families that have been displaced in your thoughts and prayers.



Regrettably,



Keith W. Brown