Webasto workers in Michigan ratify first UAW contract with raises up to 51%
Workers at a Detroit-area Webasto factory that makes convertible soft tops for the Detroit 3 ratified their first contract since joining the UAW last year......»»
Stellantis exec departures raise alarm among U.S. dealers, salaried workers
Four prominent North American executives have left in recent months as CEO Carlos Tavares pushes Stellantis to improve its performance and cut costs......»»
Remember they said Miami would be under water? A preview of the future
It's like an unspoken social contract. When people choose to live in South Florida, they must make peace with the possibility that, thanks to hurricanes, there will be flooding and they may incur thousands of dollars to fix their homes post storm......»»
Researchers discover honeybees can detect lung cancer
Michigan State University researchers have discovered that honeybees can detect biomarkers or chemical concentrations associated with lung cancer in human breath. The researchers have also shown that the honeybees can distinguish between different lu.....»»
Poll finds younger workers feel stressed, lonely and undervalued
Younger workers are struggling with feelings of loneliness and a lack of appreciation at work and tend to feel more comfortable working with people their own age, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association......»»
Ford plans to cut up to 1,600 jobs at Valencia plant in Spain
The company, which employs about 4,700 workers at the factory, told unions it plans to eliminate 600 jobs permanently, while it is open to negotiate the possible rehiring of 1,000 people later......»»
Court rules dealership"s salesman violated noncompete agreement
A used-car salesman at a suburban Detroit dealership violated a 12-month, 25-mile noncompete agreement by taking a new job at a rival same-make store six miles away, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled......»»
UAW members authorize strike at BMW regional distribution center
The UAW voted 99 percent in favor of authorizing a strike at the Nazareth, Pa., regional distribution center. Negotiations are ongoing, and the contract is set to expire June 30......»»
Increasing stress is making it harder for companies to keep key workers
IT workers are getting stressed and leaving their jobs as companies struggle to patch up their cybersecurity tools......»»
Sumo Group, parent company of publisher Secret Mode, to lay off 15% of workforce
Sumo Group, the company behind publisher Secret Mode and the upcoming Still Wakes the Deep, announced that it would be laying off workers......»»
"Flares" and "echoes" from the Milky Way"s monster black hole
Michigan State University researchers have made groundbreaking discoveries about the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. These findings, based on data from NASA's NuSTAR X-ray telescope, were presented at the 244th meeting.....»»
UK survey finds one third of workers feel less engaged at work due to personal finance issues
A large scale survey which examines UK employee engagement has found that a third of people are distracted at work due to their personal finances; they were also more likely to report unmanageable job stress......»»
XONA raises $18 million to accelerate product development
XONA announced the close of an $18 million strategic funding round led by established cyber investor Energy Impact Partners (EIP), bringing the company’s total funding to $32 million. The funding will allow the company to enhance its OT enterpr.....»»
YesWeHack raises €26 million to expand its international growth
YesWeHack announces a €26 million Series C funding round. In a world where cyber risks are more strategic and complex than ever, YesWeHack will use this funding to invest in Artificial Intelligence, launch new innovative solutions and expand its in.....»»
UAW, Ultium Cells reach tentative agreement
The UAW and Ultium Cells have come to a tentative agreement on improvements in wages, health and safety measures after 18 months of negotiation. The agreement serves as a local supplement to the bigger master contract of the Detroit 3......»»
UAW president faces investigation by independent monitor
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is under investigation by an independent federal monitor over allegations of retaliation against other union leaders......»»
Nanoparticles reprogram mouse immune systems to cope with allergens
Two doses of allergen-encapsulating nanoparticles delivered intravenously prevented anaphylaxis during a food allergy test in mice, according to a study led by University of Michigan researchers......»»
Some company heads hoped return-to-office mandates would make people quit, survey says
1,504 workers, including 504 HR managers questioned. Enlarge / RTO mandates can boost workers' professional networks, but in-office employees may also spend more time socializing than remote ones. (credit: Getty) A new.....»»
Forvia CEO raises questions about Mexico, citing high inflation and missing trucks
Mexico is becoming more difficult to do business in as security concerns persist and labor and energy costs rise, Forvia CEO Patrick Koller said......»»
VMware customers may stay, but Broadcom could face backlash “for years to come”
300 director-level IT workers making VMware decisions were questioned. Enlarge (credit: Getty) After acquiring VMware, Broadcom swiftly enacted widespread changes that resulted in strong public backlash. A new survey of.....»»
Samsung Electronics is on strike as workers stage one-day walkout
For now, the one-day strike is just a show of force and shouldn't hurt production. Enlarge / A South Korean flag, left, and Samsung Electronics Co. flag fly outside the company's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. (credit: Jean.....»»