Category: Michigan

Michigan and U.S. Automakers Share a Past. What Will U.A.W. Strike Mean for Their Future?

Fewer Michigan residents work in auto manufacturing than before, but a strike by U.A.W. members is a reminder of what the industry still means to the state.
U.A.W. Threatens Strikes at More Plants

The United Auto Workers union said workers would walk out of more plants on Friday if it didn’t make progress in talks with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis.
Strike Is a High-Stakes Gamble for Autoworkers and the Labor Movement

Experts on unions and the industry said the U.A.W. strike could accelerate a wave of worker actions, or stifle labor’s recent momentum
U.A.W. Strike Hits 3 Plants as It Seeks Big Raises and Other Gains

The union targeted one factory run by General Motors, one by Ford and one by Stellantis. Prolonged walkouts could hurt the U.S. economy and President Biden.
The UAW’s Strike Poses Economic and Political Risks for Biden

The walkout by thousands of factory workers presents economic and political risks for the Big Three automakers, Midwestern states and President Biden.
UAW Standoff Poses Risk for Biden’s Electric Vehicle Commitment

A looming auto industry strike could test the president’s commitment to making electric vehicles a source of well-paying union jobs.
Automakers and U.A.W. Remain Far Apart as Contract Deadline Nears

The United Auto Workers has said it is prepared to strike at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis if a deal is not reached before current contracts end on Thursday.
4 Days, 690 Miles, Countless Stalls: Behold the ‘World’s Longest Yard Sale’

Everyone loves a bargain. But can anyone survive the entirety of the 127 Yard Sale, an annual four-day event that stretches from Michigan to Alabama?
Lawmakers Challenge Ford and Chinese Battery Partner Over Forced Labor

Republicans are raising fresh concerns about CATL, the battery maker Ford is working with to bring new technology to the U.S., and its connections to Xinjiang.
Gretchen Whitmer Would Like You to Call Her ‘Governor Barbie’

It’s part of a social media stunt by the pink-loving politician. But does it represent a shift for women in politics?
5 Electric Vehicle-Friendly Road Trips With Ample Charging Stations

Want to hit the road with your electric vehicle? These U.S. road trips offer gorgeous overlooks, welcoming stops and ample charging stations.
Bioré and Influencer Apologize After School Shooting Ad

A Michigan State graduate apologized after she talked about how the school shooting there affected her mental health as part of a paid partnership with the beauty company.