...First, we would like to clarify that Lear operations in Ciudad Juarez did close in accordance with government orders. 

Prior to the facilities’ closure, Lear followed all known best practices at that time to protect our employees and local communities including:

• More frequently cleaning often-touched surfaces
• Providing employees with self-health training and education following guidelines set by the World Health Organization
• All employees experiencing symptoms of any kind were encouraged to stay home
• We sent employees with underlying health conditions home with full pay

Employees who were sent home upon closure are being paid in accordance with agreements with local labor unions and continue receiving full benefits. It is worth noting that we have been working closely will all local unions and continue to work with them as we prepare safety measures for re-opening. 

At Lear, our first priority is the health and safety of our employees around the world, including our 56,000 manufacturing employees throughout Mexico and their families during this global health crisis...