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Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support

Sep. 22, 2023 17:57 PM EDT

The United Auto Workers union expanded its strike against major carmakers Friday, walking out of all 38 parts-distribution centers operated by General Motors and Jeep and Ram owner Stellantis in 20 states but sparing Ford from further shutdowns. President Joe Biden said on X,...

Stock market today: Wall Street closes its worst week in six months with more losses

Sep. 22, 2023 17:17 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street wheezed to more losses Friday as it limped to the finish of its worst week in six months. The S&P 500 slipped 9.94 points, or 0.2%, to 4,320.06 after a late-day swoon erased a modest gain it had held for most of the day. It capped an ugly slide...

The UAW strike is growing. What you need to know as more auto workers join the union's walkouts

Sep. 22, 2023 17:12 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The United Auto Workers' strike is getting bigger. One week into the union's historic work stoppages against major car makers, the UAW on Friday walked out of dozens of more factories across 20 states. The UAW's targeted strikes against General Motors, Stellantis...

A new breed of leaders are atop the largest US unions today. Here are some faces to know

Sep. 21, 2023 13:30 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — There will be no Emmy Awards tonight and there are thousands of auto workers on picket lines in Missouri, Michigan and Ohio in a seemingly rapid reemergence of organized labor this year. Unions have nowhere near the pull, or members, that they did decades ago, yet...

Candidates in Kentucky governor’s race preview debates on tax cuts, education, and abortion

Sep. 21, 2023 12:49 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear declared that now is not the time to “sub out the quarterback” when Kentucky has so much momentum, while Republican challenger Daniel Cameron said he's the one who can team up with GOP legislators to tackle the state's nagging problems. ...

Jeep maker Stellantis makes a new contract offer as auto workers prepare to expand their strike

Sep. 20, 2023 20:34 PM EDT

General Motors and Stellantis announced fresh layoffs Wednesday that they blamed on damage from the United Auto Workers strike, and the labor standoff grew more tense just two days before the union was expected to call for new walkouts. Stellantis provided a glimmer of hope for a...

Coty, Steelcase rise; Eastern Bankshares, AdaptHealth fall, Wednesday, 9/20/2023

Sep. 20, 2023 16:14 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Wednesday: Coty Inc., up 51 cents to $11.98. The owner of CoverGirl and other cosmetics gave investors an encouraging sales forecast. Ford Motor Co., down 20 cents to...

Live Updates: World leaders convene for Day 2 of the UN General Assembly high-level meeting

Sep. 20, 2023 15:05 PM EDT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Welcome to the United Nations. Over the course of the next week, leaders from scores of countries will take the marbled dais that, despite being geographically located in midtown Manhattan, belongs to the world. It's part of the U.N. General Assembly's General Debate, in...

United Auto Workers threaten to expand targeted strike if there is no substantive progress by Friday

Sep. 19, 2023 23:37 PM EDT

The United Auto Workers union is stepping up pressure on Detroit’s Big Three by threatening to expand its strike unless it sees major progress in contract negotiations by Friday. In a video statement late Monday, UAW President Shawn Fain said workers at more factories will join...

Editorial Roundup: Michigan

Sep. 18, 2023 07:11 AM EDT

Iron Mountain Daily News. September 12, 2023. Editorial: Check eligibility for heating credit before month’s end Tax credits are not just for tax season, the state advises. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with the...