Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is talking to UAW and carmakers to avert strike
Whitmer said the union and Detroit’s automakers should be able to forge a deal ahead of a Sept. 14 deadline, allowing the companies to stay profitable while also boosting pay......»»
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......»»
GM, Stellantis lay off more than 800 additional workers because of UAW strike
The total number of strike-related layoffs at GM now tops 2,300......»»
Diversity in government contracts still falls short of equal opportunity for disadvantaged firms
When it comes to government contracts, diversity doesn't necessarily translate into equity, according to a University of Michigan study......»»
Counter-Strike 2 performance guide: best settings, fps boost and more
Counter-Strike 2 is here and although some miss the original, it's here to stay. Here's everything you need to know to boost your fps for max performance......»»
Live talk at noon Thursday: Impacts of UAW strikes
Michigan State Professor Peter Berg will join for a live talk on the UAW strikes against the Detroit 3......»»
GM lays off more workers because of UAW strike
The total number of strike-related layoffs at GM now tops 2,300......»»
Striking UAW workers win key battery plant concession from General Motors
Further walkouts at GM factories were averted after the automaker made its offer. Enlarge / UAW members and workers at the Mopar Parts Center Line, a Stellantis Parts Distribution Center in Center Line, Michigan, hold signs after.....»»
UAW rank-and-file reject Mack Trucks contract; 4,000 workers strike in 3 states
The union said about 73 percent of workers voted against the deal covering 4,000 workers in Pennsylvania, Florida and Maryland. Workers struck the truck maker on Monday morning......»»
Here’s the Sweet New Software Updates Page on Android 14 QPR1
Within the new Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2 update that dropped on Pixel phones today, a new “Software updates” page showed up that lets you know in a flashier way if your device is up-to-date or not. And we aren’t just talking about syst.....»»
Strip club, weed shops offer UAW discounts
Dream Girls Detroit is letting in UAW members for free throughout the strike, and the Greenhouse of Walled Lake is giving half off......»»
It"s time to start worrying about space junk around the moon, too
It's getting crowded up there. An increase in military, commercial and scientific launches, coupled with a lower cost for rideshare cubesat launches, means lots more space junk to deal with in coming years. And we're not just talking about low Earth.....»»
Detroit 3 keep incentives despite UAW strike, though GM"s run shorter
Ford, General Motors and Stellantis don't seem to have gone "cold turkey" on their October car sales promotions despite the UAW strike, a J.D. Power analyst said. But GM's deals run only two weeks......»»
Ford laying off another 495 workers in Ohio, Mich. due to UAW strike
Ford said the new layoffs include 470 workers at two Ohio engine plants starting Monday......»»
UAW declines to expand strike, citing major movement in Detroit 3 bargaining
The UAW said GM has agreed to put electric vehicle battery production under the terms of the national contract — a key priority that has so far tripped up talks with Ford......»»
Next UAW strike decision coming as bargaining heats up
People familiar with the negotiations between the UAW and Detroit 3 said talks have heated up this week after days of little movement......»»
New research shows plants could worsen air pollution on a warming planet
It's a simple question that sounds a little like a modest proposal: "Should we cut down all the oak trees?" asks Tom Sharkey, a University Distinguished Professor in the Plant Resilience Institute at Michigan State University......»»
UAW strike hasn"t crimped Detroit 3 inventory levels
General Motors has the biggest risk of running low on inventory, particularly if the UAW orders workers at its full-size truck plants onto picket lines......»»
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 strike has caused nearly 30% of suppliers to lay off workers, survey says
About 30 percent of suppliers have had to lay off some of their workers because of the UAW strike against the Detroit 3, a figure that stands to rise significantly by mid-October, according to a recent survey......»»