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Two years later, Ford workers look at a different future

two years after Ford closure in Geelong
Former Ford employees Tony Anderson, left, and Henry Fuller outside old Ford factory in Geelong Source: SBS

It is almost two years since the closure of Ford's car factories that came as part of the end of car manufacturing in Australia. The shutdown meant hundreds of workers employed at the company's Geelong plants in Victoria faced an uncertain future. After two years, we look back and find out how some employees are doing.


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By Greg Dyett

Presented by Maridel Martinez

Source: SBS




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It is almost two years since the closure of Ford's car factories that came as part of the end of car manufacturing in Australia. The shutdown meant hundreds of workers employed at the company's Geelong plants in Victoria faced an uncertain future. After two years, we look back and find out how some employees are doing.



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