March 28, 2024
UAW Region 8 Statement on the Francis Scott Key Bridge Incident
On March 26, 2024 a container ship lost control and struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. The bridge collapsed killing six workers who were patching potholes on the bridge. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families.
Baltimore is part of our Region 8 family and we mourn for those impacted. The ship sent out a mayday call which allowed police officers to stop traffic on the bridge. It was the quick action of our community servants that prevented further loss of life.
The loss of the bridge will present hardships for workers in Baltimore who rely on it the bridge for passage across the Patapsco River. The wreckage of the bridge also prevents access to the Port of Baltimore which could result in supply line issues for some UAW represented facilities. President Biden has mobilized the National Transportation Safety Administration to assist in the investigation of the incident as well as restoration efforts.
Please keep the families of the missing six workers in your thoughts and prayers.
Tim Smith
Director UAW Region 8
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