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......»»
Does lightning strike on Venus? Maybe not, study suggests
Venus may be a (slightly) gentler place than some scientists give it credit for......»»
Guest commentary: A look at two unions with common goals in Detroit 3 negotiations
Former Unifor President Jerry Dias: "I honestly would have believed that hell would freeze over before the UAW would strike with what we settled for here in Canada.".....»»
UAW and Mack Trucks reach tentative deal to avoid strike
The temporary agreement must still be ratified by the UAW rank-and-file. Should the 4,000 Mack workers have gone on strike, it could have strained the UAW's $825 million strike fund......»»
As the strike expands, UAW and Detroit 3 insults intensify
Ford's CEO accused the union of holding the Detroit 3 hostage over unaffordable demands, as the UAW ordered 7,000 more workers onto picket lines......»»
GM CEO Mary Barra criticizes UAW strike expansion
GM CEO Mary Barra criticized the UAW's strike expansion, saying it is clear there is no real intent to get to an agreement......»»
Ford says UAW holding talks hostage
About 7,000 workers at a GM plant in Lansing, Mich., and Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant are joining the strike Friday. They build the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator......»»
UAW poised to expand Detroit 3 strike
UAW President Shawn Fain, in a video address Friday, said the union will walk out at Ford's assembly plant in Chicago that builds the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator, and a GM factory near Lansing, Mich., where the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Encl.....»»
Economists weigh in on UAW strike Q4 impact
The U.S. has avoided a recession thus far in 2023, thanks to consumer resiliency and a strong job market. However, industry economists are watching to see whether the UAW strike and other events will detract from growth — and how wholesale used-car.....»»
UAW strike prompts smaller suppliers to seek federal aid
Suppliers are urging the federal government to quickly provide aid to smaller parts makers that are in major financial trouble as the UAW strike enters its third week......»»
Superbolts: Scientists figure out what causes Earth"s strongest lightning
Superbolts are more likely to strike the closer a storm cloud's electrical charging zone is to the land or ocean's surface, a new study finds. These conditions are responsible for superbolt "hotspots" above some oceans and tall mountains......»»
GM, Stellantis deny UAW claims they are enabling strike violence
Stellantis said it was ‘appalled' by UAW President Shawn Fain's accusations, and GM said it had banned a third-party contractor believed to be responsible for a hit-and-run that injured five striking workers......»»
Economist weigh in on UAW strike Q4 impact
The U.S. has avoided a recession thus far in 2023, thanks to consumer resiliency and a strong job market. However, industry economists are watching to see whether the UAW strike and other events will detract from growth — and how wholesale used-car.....»»
Counter-Strike 2 has officially launched
If you’re looking for a new FPS game to play, then you might be interested to learn that Valve’s Counter-Strike 2 has been officially released. The post Counter-Strike 2 has officially launched appeared first on Phandroid. The way Coun.....»»
Trump in Michigan: EVs will "spell the death of the U.S. auto industry"
Trump spoke as if he was addressing UAW members who are on strike against the Detroit 3, but employees at Drake Enterprises in Clinton Township, Mich., are nonunion and it wasn’t clear how many of those inside the room were affiliated with the UAW......»»
Trump arrives at Mich. auto supplier after Biden visit to UAW picket line
The back-to-back presidential visits aimed the national political spotlight on Detroit two weeks into the UAW's historic strike against GM, Ford and Stellantis......»»
Counter-Strike 2 is now available on Steam for free after surprise launch
After a tease earlier this year, Counter-Strike 2 just got a surprise launch on Steam......»»
UAW to expand strike Friday unless ‘serious progress"
UAW President Shawn Fain plans to announce another wave of workers joining the strike on Friday if he doesn't think talks have been sufficiently productive......»»
Trump heading to Mich. auto supplier after Biden visit to UAW picket line
The back-to-back presidential visits aimed the national political spotlight on Detroit two weeks into the UAW's historic strike against GM, Ford and Stellantis......»»
Have you heard about the "whom of which" trend?
Back in the spring of 2022, professor of linguistics David Pesetsky was talking to an undergraduate class about relative clauses, which add information to sentences. For instance: "The senator, with whom we were speaking, is a policy expert." Relativ.....»»
Jony Ive may design AI hardware that will compete with Apple
Former Apple design lead Jony Ive and OpenAI chief Sam Altman are reportedly talking about a team-up to design a new piece of hardware with artificial intelligence at its core.The details of the project are fuzzy at the moment, and it's not clear if.....»»