Given UAW demands, could Unifor have won more?
Unifor's new Ford contract might have been a "whale of a deal," but for nearly half of union members who voted on the pact, it wasn’t enough. Time will tell as final deals get negotiated......»»
Fain promises more gains for UAW in 2028 as ratification nears
Some workers are unhappy that the deals fell short of some demands. UAW President Shawn Fain says the union needs to organize more of the industry to achieve all of its goals......»»
Data protection demands AI-specific security strategies
Adoption and use of AI tools is high across organizations, however many are concerned about the impacts AI will have on their larger data security strategy, according to Immuta. Only half of the respondents say their organization’s data security st.....»»
Tech leaders struggle to keep up with AI advances
New data reveals artificial intelligence is challenging organizations in significant ways, with only 15% of global tech leaders reporting they are prepared for the demands of generative AI and 88% saying stronger regulation of AI is essential, accord.....»»
Unifor ratifies Stellantis contract with 60% of voting members in favor of new deal
Through three days of voting, 60 percent of Unifor’s roughly 8,200 members at Stellantis voted in favor of the tentative agreement inked between the company and union after a brief strike and all-night bargaining session Oct. 30......»»
Mack Trucks says UAW demands unrealistic, no new talks set
Mack Trucks says the UAW's demands are unrealistic and no new talks are set. About 73% of the union's 4,000 workers in Pennsylvania, Florida and Maryland voted against a tentative agreement......»»
Examining how a sustainable future is based on a learning society
Escalating planetary crises, including climate change, the depletion of natural resources and the human-induced sixth mass extinction, pose increasing demands on pursuing a good life. As the planet is reaching its limits, old perceptions of well-bein.....»»
Restless strikers bundle up as week 6 begins
Some workers are struggling with their reduced paychecks and question why UAW leaders haven't let them vote on the automakers' proposals, which address many of the union's demands......»»
Next year, SpaceX aims to average one launch every 2.5 days
The rollout of Starlink-for-phones will add new demands to SpaceX’s launch schedule. Enlarge / A Falcon 9 rocket climbs into orbit from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with 22 Starlink satellites Tuesday night in this long-exposure ph.....»»
From sunburns to long johns: Impatience grows as UAW strike drags into 6th week
Some workers are struggling with their reduced paychecks and question why UAW leaders haven't let them vote on the automakers' proposals, which address many of the union's demands......»»
Stellantis faces Oct. 29 strike deadline with Unifor in Canada
The union said it is “looking forward” to locking in a deal that matches the pattern set by collective agreements with the other two members of the Detroit 3 while making “additional gains” on workplace issues specific to Stellantis. .....»»
2 Business Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs
In 2023, there are a multitude of business opportunities for millions of young entrepreneurs who can take advantage of the latest consumer demands and industry requirements. With the exponential growth of the internet in the last decade, many emergin.....»»
Unifor eyes unionizing Ford, GM JV battery material plants in Quebec
Unifor has set up shop in the emerging Canada battery hub of Bécancour, getting an early start on organizing a series of battery materials plants scheduled to start opening their doors in 2025......»»
Unifor ratifies GM Canada deal with 80.5% of voters in favor
About 4,300 members in Oshawa, St. Catharines and Woodstock, Ontario, voted 80.5 percent in favor of the deal that promises pay increases of nearly 20 percent for longtime workers over the three-year term......»»
Unifor to hold GM ratification vote this weekend
The union plans to hold ratification meetings for members Oct. 14 and 15 across locals in Oshawa, St. Catharines and Woodstock, Ontario, with voting to take place either on-site or online, depending on the preference of the local......»»
Given UAW demands, could Unifor have won more?
Unifor's new Ford contract might have been a "whale of a deal," but for nearly half of union members who voted on the pact, it wasn’t enough. Time will tell as final deals get negotiated......»»
Immuta and Starburst enhance integration for growing data mesh security and access demands
Immuta unveiled its latest enhancements to its integration with Starburst to help joint customers meet increasing data mesh security and access demands. This update comes as Immuta continues to see strong customer adoption with Starburst users, inclu.....»»
Unifor, GM reach tentative deal, putting strike action "on hold"
Unifor has reached a tentative agreement with General Motors Canada after a strike that lasted a little more than 12 hours at three of the automaker’s Ontario workplaces. .....»»
Unifor launches strike at 3 GM Canada operations; GM now faces major strikes in two countries
The strike includes more than 4,200 hourly workers at GM’s Oshawa Assembly Plant east of Toronto, its powertrain plant in St. Catharines and its Woodstock Parts Distribution Center. GM now must grapple with major labor disruptions in Canada and the.....»»
Unifor launches strike at 3 GM Canada operations after parties fail to reach new contract
The strike includes more than 4,200 hourly workers at GM’s Oshawa Assembly Plant east of Toronto, its powertrain plant in St. Catharines and its Woodstock Parts Distribution Center......»»
Stellantis workers in Canada threaten Unifor"s pattern bargaining
Unifor Local 444 President Dave Cassidy, who represents about 4,800 hourly workers at a Stellantis assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., says he will press the automaker to include its EV battery plant in the next collective agreement between the two part.....»»