Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. "We're calling on allies to join us at 3 "anchor" picket lines TODAY. Each day, we'll announce more locations," the union posted on social media.

Ford Motor is appointing a new head of quality, the company confirmed on Wednesday, as the automaker works to reverse its industry-topping record of recalls and reduce warranty costs.

The walkouts in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle come after talks between the company and the workers’ union failed to produce an agreement on raises.