Factories and Manufacturing – Page 107

Why the U.A.W.’s President Has Taken a Hard Line

Shawn Fain owes his rise within the United Automobile Workers to a group determined to make the union far more confrontational toward automakers.

By Noam Scheiber

The deal, subject to approval by union members, could ease the way for deals with General Motors and Stellantis and end a growing wave of walkouts.

By Neal E. Boudette and Noam Scheiber

Confronted with the U.S.-China trade war and disruptions in the shipping industry, the company is shifting some production to Central America.

By Peter S. Goodman

A new federal program will be a test of whether spreading funds outside of big cities will result in economic gains, or in inefficiencies.

By Ana Swanson and Jim Tankersley