UAW strikers at ZF Alabama axle plant ratify new contract
UAW workers on Wednesday ratified a new contract with German supplier ZF Group at its Tuscaloosa, Ala., axle factory, ending a nearly monthlong strike that once threatened nearby Mercedes-Benz production......»»
A more varied diet would help the world"s economy as well as its health
More than 75% of the food consumed in the world today comes from just 12 plant and five animal species. The over-dependence on this small selection, which includes rice, maize and wheat, damages the environment and human health, and it makes our glob.....»»
UAW threatens to strike Stellantis if it backtracks on reopening Ill. plant
The union says at least seven locals are prepared to file grievances against Stellantis if the automaker reneges on commitments it made in its 2023 labor agreement......»»
Survey of nature"s superhero, eelgrass, kicks off California bridge project
Two researchers in an inflatable boat glided out onto Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad, California, August 15, looking for eelgrass, an underwater plant that provides a nursery for fish, crabs, shrimp and other sealife......»»
Plant-microbe interactions underpin contrasting enzymatic responses to wetland drainage
Researchers led by Professor Feng Xiaojuan from the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IBCAS) have analyzed the divergent responses of carbon-degrading enzymes to wetland drainage and found that enzymatic response to long-term dr.....»»
Stellantis idles Michigan engine plant for a week
The Trenton Engine Complex, which makes V-6 engines for the Jeep Wrangler and Ram 1500 Classic, is shutting down for a week to balance supply with demand, Stellantis said......»»
A new advanced framework to assess the impact of invasive plants on ecosystems
Researchers from the University of Freiburg and Justus Liebig University Giessen have developed a framework to better assess the impact of invasive plant species on ecosystems......»»
Researchers propose method to manage the invasive weed congress grass
The invasive North American plant species Parthenium hysterophorus, commonly known as Santa Maria feverfew and famine weed, is now present in Africa, Australia, and India, where it is locally known in English as congress grass......»»
JLR, Chery Freelander revival solves problem with China plant
JLR’s Chinese partner, Chery, will build a family of Freelander-branded electrified models at the automakers’ joint venture plant in Changshu......»»
VW hires labor relations exec from GM ahead of UAW talks
Christena Wilson, who was human resources and labor relations site director at GM's assembly plant in Arlington, Texas, will take charge of VW's upcoming negotiations with the UAW in Chattanooga......»»
Delta vs. CrowdStrike: The duties vendors owe to customers – or do they?
In a potentially groundbreaking dispute, Delta Air Lines is threatening to sue CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, for alleged negligence and breach of contract. This case brings to the forefront critical questions about the duties vendors owe.....»»
Surprising insight into cancer comes from unique plant species with different solutions to evolutionary challenges
A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has shown that different plant species tackle the same evolutionary hurdle in different ways, and the findings may give insight into aggressive forms of cancer......»»
Changing food consumers" choices may help cut greenhouse gases
Planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions associated with the global food supply chains induced by diets could fall by 17% if people change their food choices towards more plant-based diets, a new study reveals......»»
Goodyear expanding Canada plant to make 2 million tires annually
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said it will spend $575 million to modernize and expand its plant in Napanee, Ont., as the tire maker looks to up production capacity at the site in eastern Ontario to two million tires per year. .....»»
Chemists synthesize plant-derived molecules that hold potential as pharmaceuticals
MIT chemists have developed a new way to synthesize complex molecules that were originally isolated from plants and could hold potential as antibiotics, analgesics, or cancer drugs......»»
GMC gives Terrain crossover a pickup-inspired redesign, bigger screens
Production of the 2025 Terrain is set to begin this fall at General Motors' San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico. Pricing was not disclosed......»»
Apple Store Workers in Maryland reach ‘historic’ union contract with Apple [U: Approved]
After becoming the first Apple Store in the country to unionize back in June 2022, the retail employees at the Towson Town Center location have reached a “historic” union contract with Apple this week, providing numerous benefits to the workers......»»
Tesla sued by family of electrician who died at Texas plant
The family of Victor Joe Gomez Sr. is seeking more than $1 million in damages as part of the lawsuit, which was filed Aug. 6 in Travis County, Texas. .....»»
American Axle more than doubles Q2 net income but warns of R&D, product launch costs
American Axle struck deals with European automakers, but it expects increased volatility as it prepares for ramp-up costs......»»
Stellantis laying off up to 2,450 workers at Mich. truck plant
The end of Ram 1500 Classic production at Stellantis' Warren Truck Assembly Plant near Detroit will result in layoffs starting as soon as Oct. 8......»»
iPhone 16 production now in full flow as Foxconn hires 50,000 more workers
iPhone 16 production is now said to have ramped up to peak production, with Foxconn taking on an extra 50,000 workers in its largest assembly plant. The company last month increased both base pay and bonuses to help it recruit enough new workers t.....»»