GM makes counteroffer to UAW in strike talks
GM said the offer was its sixth since talks between the sides began. A source familiar with the talks said there had been movement in a few key areas......»»
UAW members ratify labor deal with Mack Trucks; strike ends after 39 days
The UAW and Mack Trucks had reached a tentative deal in October that included a 19 percent pay raise, but union workers overwhelmingly rejected it and went on a strike......»»
Thousands of California scientists strike over stalled contract talks
Thousands of scientists who work for California began a rolling three-day strike Wednesday—the first walkout by a state civil service union......»»
Grab the new limited edition Nomad Strike Sport Apple Watch band before it’s gone
After launching a fun glow-in-the-dark limited edition Apple Watch Sport Band in August, Nomad is out with its latest batch of rare bands. The new limited edition Strike Sport Apple Watch Band blends some of the previous limited edition colorways int.....»»
Big bang: Dutch firm eyes space baby
Climate crises, nuclear Armageddon, or a sudden meteor strike—it's clear humanity could do with Planet B. But first we need to learn to reproduce safely in space, says Dutch entrepreneur Egbert Edelbroek......»»
IIHS: Tall, flat vehicle fronts boost risk to pedestrians
Vehicles with taller front ends are more likely to kill pedestrians they strike than shorter-faced counterparts, but models of medium front-end height also pose an increased threat if they feature a flatter nose, according to a new study from the Ins.....»»
Climate groups demand COP28 aims for formal energy transition deal
Around 100 climate campaign groups warned COP28 organizers Monday that success of critical upcoming talks in Dubai rests on whether countries can negotiate a formal agreement to replace polluting fossil fuels with clean power......»»
Magna, Unifor reach tentative deal at Stellantis seat supply factory in Canada
A Unifor strike at the Magna plant came on heels of a union ratification vote at Stellantis workplaces in Canada, which wrapped up three months of bargaining between Unifor and Ford, GM, and Stellantis......»»
Hyundai raises workers" pay 14% next year, 25% by 2028, following Toyota and Honda
Hyundai is increasing wages for its manufacturing workers, a move that follows pay hikes at nonunion manufacturers Toyota and Honda as well as the six-week UAW strike against the Detroit 3......»»
Oil companies attending climate talks have minimal green energy transition plans, AP analysis finds
In 2022, Brazilian oil and gas company Petrobras had 68 places staked out for oil exploration off the South American coast, searching for new reserves while spending $6.9 billion in oil development projects. About the same time, Algeria-based Sonatra.....»»
The SAG Strike is over, and actors and their stan accounts are celebrating
The SAG-AFTRA strike is officially over. Hollywood reacted with happiness and some jokes online, and the stan accounts got in on the fun too. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) strike has ended, meaning actors can get back to work after months of te.....»»
Hands on with the new MacBook Pro, iOS 17.2 features, future of the iMac
Following the review embargo lifting for the M3 iMac and MacBook Pro lineup this week, Chance talks about his hands-on experience with the new MacBook Pro. Benjamin and Chance also discuss the uncharacteristic Apple PR statement about the future of.....»»
Scientists flag conflicts of interest ahead of UN plastic and chemical talks
An international group of 35 scientists is calling out conflicts of interest plaguing global plastic treaty negotiations and that have interfered with timely action on other health and environmental issues. They urge the implementation of strict guid.....»»
Sandworm hackers incapacitated Ukrainian power grid amid missile strike
Russia-backed ATP group Sandworm is behind the cyberattack that caused disruption of parts of the Ukrainian power grid in late 2022, according to Mandiant. About Sandworm “Sandworm is a threat actor that has carried out cyber operations in supp.....»»
The SAG-AFTRA strike is reportedly over
The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has called off its strike after reaching tentative deal. The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).....»»
"Queer Eye" star Tan France can"t stand tech, TikTok, and mommy bloggers
Tan France of 'Queer Eye' and 'Next In Fashion' talks about his tech habits, the French tuck, TikTok's trendy crop-tuck, and why he can't stand mommy bloggers. Across the pond, in the quotidien hours of the mid-morning, Brits snack together. Th.....»»
Hollywood actors" union Sag-Aftra agrees tentative deal to end four-month strike
Major films and TV shows will resume work after a four-month impasse that paralysed the industry......»»
Screen Actors Guild reach deal with studios, ending strike and six months of Hollywood shutdown
The actors guild announced last night that it has reached a tentative deal with the studios and streamers, ending the actors strike. The deal still has to be ratified by SAG members, but that is basically a foregone conclusion at this point. The o.....»»
Hollywood actors union Sag agrees tentative deal to end strike
Sag-Aftra has been calling for better pay for actors and safeguards on the use of AI......»»
Biden will meet UAW’s Fain in Illinois for post-strike victory lap
The event will be held Thursday close to the reopening Belvidere Assembly Plant, owned by Stellantis, near the border between Illinois and Wisconsin, a source told Bloomberg......»»
Top consultancy undermining climate change fight: whistleblowers
The world's top management consultancy McKinsey & Company is using its position as a key advisor to the UN's COP28 climate talks to push the interests of its big oil and gas clients, undermining efforts to end the use of the fossil fuels driving glob.....»»