But inside two Chicago plants, the women found menace. At a moment when so many people are demanding that sexual harassment no longer be tolerated, the story of the Ford plants shows the challenges of transforming a culture. Ford has worked to combat harassment at the plants, including recently stepping up disciplinary efforts and installing new leadership. Ford delayed firing those accused of harassment, leaving workers to conclude that offenders would go unpunished. And the Chicago union itself is now divided between those who champion women and those accused of preying on them.

Source: New York Times December 19, 2017 13:52 UTC