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......»»
Ford announces 400 more layoffs in Detroit area because of UAW strike
Layoffs at Livonia Transmission and Sterling Axle near Detroit bring the total number of workers told to stay home since the strike began in mid-September to 1,330......»»
Stellantis workers displaced from Illinois Jeep plant want better future for Belvidere
The future of the Belvidere Assembly Plant, which Stellantis shut down in February, is among the issues yet to be resolved in negotiations with the UAW. Some of its former workers are now on strike hundreds of miles away......»»
Toyota EV battery deal calls for LG Energy to invest $3B in Michigan
The two companies signed a supply agreement for lithium-ion battery modules for use in Toyota's U.S. assembled EVs......»»
Ford announces 400 more layoffs in Detroit area due to UAW strike
Layoffs at Livonia Transmission and Sterling Axle near Detroit bring the total number of workers told to stay home since the strike began in mid-September to 1,330......»»
UAW strike has caused nearly 30% of suppliers to lay off workers, MEMA 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......»»
As some carmakers run from Apple CarPlay, Porsche embraces it
The app lets you control climate, radio, and lighting without leaving CarPlay. Enlarge / Porsche is the first automaker to expose car functions like climate and lighting via Apple's automaker toolkit for CarPlay. (credit: Jonatha.....»»
GM prepares $6 billion credit line to cushion UAW strike costs
The new credit line is a sign GM may be buckling in for a prolonged work stoppage by the UAW......»»
Cruise robotaxi was second vehicle to strike San Francisco pedestrian, video shows
Video reviewed by late Tuesday showed how the incident developed on Monday night in San Francisco......»»
Netflix price increase coming when ongoing actors strike ends
Netflix is about to get more expensive, starting in the United States and Canada. This comes after Netflix increased its prices across the board over a year ago, but also effectively increased its prices by discontinuing its “Basic” tier just a f.....»»
Researchers identify underused strategy for recovering endangered species
During a recent review of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's recovery plans for more than 200 endangered and threatened vertebrate species in the United States, Michigan State University researchers made an interesting discovery......»»
Netflix gears up to increase prices again, report claims
Netflix will increase its subscription rates a few months after the Hollywood actors strike is resolved, a new report claims......»»
Netflix will wait until Hollywood strikes end to hike streaming prices
After a prolonged strike by Hollywood actors, Netflix is considering raising the price for its ad-free streaming service, falling in line with recent price changes among the top streaming platforms across the country.Credit: David Balev/UnsplashAd-fr.....»»
Too much of a good thing? Banks enjoying high returns in favorable times could be "warning sign"
Banks reporting high profits in good times could be taking greater risks with their portfolios that lead to bigger trouble in a future downturn, according to a study co-authored by a University of Michigan researcher and others with past affiliations.....»»
Women, minority faculty less likely to negotiate pay or seek other job opportunities, finds study
Race and gender inequities in faculty representation and support have been widely acknowledged, but a new University of Michigan study reveals a previously underexplored contributor to disparities in pay and employment conditions: negotiation behavio.....»»
Detroit 3 continue to pay health benefits for striking workers
Having the companies continue to cover health benefits beyond their contractual obligations spares the UAW an additional drain on its strike fund and avoids a potential backlash......»»
A woman was found trapped under a driverless car. It wasn"t the first car to hit her
A pedestrian in downtown San Francisco was found critically injured and trapped underneath a driverless car Monday night. But it was not the first car to strike the victim......»»
Incentive spending cuts likely for Detroit 3 amid strike
The UAW strike will prompt Ford, General Motors and Stellantis to pare back incentive deals for car shoppers, according to J.D. Power and Edmunds analysts. However, incentives are already low industrywide......»»
UAW makes new counteroffer to GM; Ford lays off 330
The UAW had expanded its strike twice since making its previous offer to GM. Ford said it has now laid off 930 workers since the walkout started Sept. 15......»»
Apple hasn"t leaked a MacBook Pro with Dynamic Island
A new glyph shows a small rectangle below the MacBook Pro display bezel, with social media flaring up talking about a potential Dynamic Island upgrade for the notched Macs. But this isn't that.New MacBook glyphApple moved away from notched displays o.....»»
Is Counter-Strike 2’s new match-abandonment penalty too harsh?
Players lose significant matchmaking rank points even if the game crashes mid-match. Enlarge / Mark my words, if any of you jerks abandon the unit, there'll be hell to pay... (credit: Valve) Anyone who has played a bit o.....»»