Logic IC packager Greatek to raise quotes later in 1Q21
Greatek Electronics, a Powertech Technology (PTI) subsidiary dedicated to logic IC packaging, plans to raise its quotes between the end of February and the beginning of March to reflect its tight capacity, according to Boris Hsieh, CEO of the PTI gro.....»»
UAW submits new offer to GM as talks continue after Ford deal
The union's latest proposal came a day after it reached a tentative agreement with Ford that would raise wages 25 percent over the next four years and reinstate cost-of-living adjustments......»»
Research highlights gender diversity problems in Australian prisons
Trans and gender diverse people housed in male or female prison facilities face dangerous and stressful daily hazards that Australia's prison systems are trying to address to raise standards......»»
Daily deals Oct. 20: 14" MacBook Pro 32GB RAM $1,499, iPad 9th Gen $249, Samsung M8 2023 monitor $499, more
Today's top deals include a 9th Gen iPad for $249, 50% off a Case Logic 3-in-1 foldable wireless charger, 53% off a Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Smartphone, 73% off a Rosewill True HEPA large room air purifier, and more.Get an M1 MacBook Pro for $1,500The.....»»
Electric truck maker Volta files for bankruptcy in Sweden
Volta said problems with a supplier had cut the number of trucks it was able to produce and made it hard to raise sufficient capital......»»
Anderson’s Water Computer Springs A Leak and That’s Okay
Glen Anderson’s created an analog computer that uses water to demonstrate digital logic A computer that uses water instead of electricity? That’s what Glen Anderson and his daughter, Dale, are demonstrating at Maker Faire Bay Area this w.....»»
Polestar prepares to raise up to $1 billion for EV sales push
The Geely subsidiary has been struggling to gain market share due to software delays and competition from rivals such as Tesla that are selling battery-powered models at lower prices......»»
Tesla to offer German workers pay raise this year
Tesla said it raised wages by 6 percent last year, but German union IG Metall has previously said that Tesla wages were around 20 percent below those offered under the collective bargaining agreement......»»
Ford gives UAW "costly" new offer with more than 20% raises
Ford said it was offering to increase temporary workers' pay 26 percent to $21 an hour, versus $20 in the last publicly known proposal, and raise most full-time workers' pay by "more than" the 20 percent over four years it previously offered......»»
Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to help coral
A coalition of 45 countries pledged Tuesday to raise $12 billion for conservation and restoration of coral reefs, which are threatened worldwide by the effects of climate change......»»
Unifor deal with Ford contains up to 22% raise, defined benefits, added engine output
Unifor’s tentative deal with Ford offers considerable immediate wage increases, pay hikes in each of the second and third years of the agreement, a C$10,000 ($7,411 USD) signing bonus and a compression of the previous wage grid......»»
Unifor deal with Ford contains 22% raise, defined benefits, added engine output
Unifor’s tentative deal with Ford offers considerable immediate wage increases, pay hikes in each of the second and third years of the agreement, a C$10,000 ($7,411 USD) signing bonus and a compression of the previous wage grid......»»
Apple reduces raises given to retail employees after weak iPhone quarter
The smartphone market and general economy have slowed down post-pandemic, and Apple is reacting with a lower raise for employees in 2023 versus 2022.Apple ParkThe pandemic created an inflated consumer economy, especially around consumer electronics......»»
Toyota to speed up EV production, aims for over 600,000 vehicles in 2025, report says
Toyota Group is seeking to raise EV production to about 150,000 vehicles in 2023 and gradually increase it further to about 190,000 next year on the way to producing 600,000 vehicles in 2025......»»
The turbo-charged plants that could boost farm output
Researchers are tweaking the photosynthesis process to raise the output of crops like soy, maize and wheat......»»
China is huge for Arm. That"s a risk for its new investors
As British chip designer Arm prepares to raise about $5 billion in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, its China business has become a serious point of concern......»»
For the first time, research reveals crows use statistical logic
The birds can associate images with distinct reward probabilities. Enlarge (credit: John Dreyer) Whether playing tricks, mimicking speech, or holding “funerals,” crows and ravens (collectively known as corvids) have.....»»
Strategic framing, financial support and capacity-building could raise climate ambitions
The world's technologically advanced countries have called for the adoption of a "green growth" model of economic development in international climate negotiations. But advocacy alone will not motivate countries to protect the climate. Policymakers s.....»»
Supermoon could team up with Hurricane Idalia to raise tides higher just as the storm makes landfall
A rare blue supermoon could raise tides above normal just as Hurricane Idalia takes aim at Florida's west coast, exacerbating flooding from the storm......»»
Thunderbolt 4: everything you need to know
Thunderbolt 4 is the latest standard of Thunderbolt, and though it doesn't raise the bar for performance, it improves performance guarantees dramatically......»»
Why the UAW"s leader wants a 46% raise, 32-hour work week in his "war" against the Detroit 3
Shawn Fain, whose demeanor leans more Sunday school teacher than fire-breathing union leader, has brought back a tough-talking style evoking the labor movement’s roots in America......»»