Ford Motor Co. agrees to $2.3 million settlement over race and national origin harassment at Buffalo plant

This included graffiti targeting Black, Native American, and Hispanic workers in various employee areas such as bathrooms and break rooms. The conduct violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The settlement includes monetary relief for eligible claimants and requires Ford to conduct regular training at the Buffalo plant. Additionally, the company must post anti-graffiti protocol information and report discrimination complaints or graffiti at the facility to the EEOC over the next three years. During the investigation, Ford invested $3.5 million in facility and security improvements. These upgrades included installing 326 high-definition cameras, applying anti-graffiti coatings in restrooms, and implementing a rapid-response process to report and remove offensive material. Bryce Currie, Ford's chief manufacturing officer, stated that the company maintains strict policies against misconduct and is committed to keeping the facility a safe and respectful workplace.