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Trump says he always had autoworkers' backs. Union leaders say his first-term record shows otherwise
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — When former President Donald Trump visits Detroit on Wednesday, he’ll be looking to blunt criticisms from a United Auto Workers union leadership that has said a second term for him would be a “disaster" for workers. Trump will bypass the second Republican...
Ford pausing construction of Michigan battery plant amid contract talks with auto workers union
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. said Monday that it's pausing construction of a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan until it is confident it can run the factory competitively. The move comes as the company is in the midst of national contract talks with the United...
Canadian auto workers to target General Motors after deal with Ford is ratified
DETROIT (AP) — Canadian auto workers say General Motors will be their next target after members ratified a new three-year labor contract with Ford. Unifor, which represents about 4,300 workers at three GM facilities in Canada, said Monday it reached a strong deal with Ford and now...
Rodriguez, Detroit relievers combine to blank Oakland 2-0 in A's last home game
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Eduardo Rodriguez threw seven scoreless innings to end Detroit’s two-game losing streak, and the Tigers beat the last-placed Athletics 2-0 in Oakland’s last home game on Sunday. Spencer Torkelson had two hits and drove in the only runs in the game with a...
Auto workers still have room to expand their strike against car makers. But they also face risks
Even after escalating its strike against Detroit automakers on Friday, the United Auto Workers union still has plenty of leverage in its effort to force the companies to agree to significant increases in pay and benefits. Only about 12% of the union’s membership is so far taking...
The UAW strike is growing. What you need to know as more auto workers join the union's walkouts
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...
Seahawks set to host Panthers and honor the past while focused on the present
SEATTLE (AP) — This weekend, the Seahawks will celebrate their history by honoring the team that brought Seattle its only Super Bowl championship 10 years ago. But not everyone can fully participate in the celebratory part of the weekend. Pete Carroll is still...
Carolina still seeking first win, heads to Seattle to face 1-1 Seahawks
CAROLINA (0-2) at SEATTLE (1-1) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, CBS BETTING LINE: Seahawks by 6, according to FanDuel Sportsbook AGAINST THE SPREAD: Carolina 0-1-1; Seattle 1-1 SERIES RECORD: Seahawks lead 10-5 LAST MEETING: Panthers...
Remains of Michigan soldier killed in Korean War accounted for after 73 years
DETROIT (AP) — The remains of an 18-year-old Army corporal from Detroit who was killed in the Korean War in 1950 have been identified, officials said Thursday. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced that Cpl. Lewis W. Hill was accounted for on May 22 after agency...
Detroit rookie Reese Olson pitches the Tigers past the Dodgers 4-2 to avoid a sweep
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rookie Reese Olson won for the third time in his last four starts, combining with two relievers on a three-hitter to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Wednesday night and avoid a sweep in the three-game series. Olson (5-7) allowed one...
