Boeing Reaches New Deal With Union in Hopes of Ending Strike
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Boeing Reaches New Deal With Union in Hopes of Ending Strike

The aerospace manufacturer’s largest union said it would put the contract to a vote on Monday by its 33,000 members, who rejected two earlier agreements.
G.M.’s Electric Vehicle Sales Surge as Ford Loses Billions
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G.M.’s Electric Vehicle Sales Surge as Ford Loses Billions

Ford is struggling to make money on battery-powered models while General Motors, which started more slowly, says it is getting close to that goal.
Why GM’s Mary Barra Still Believes in EVs, Despite Slow Sales
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Why GM’s Mary Barra Still Believes in EVs, Despite Slow Sales

Mary Barra, G.M.’s chief executive, said that the company had fixed battery-manufacturing problems and that its electric vehicles would soon be profitable.
Boeing Labor Talks Stall as Strike Nears One-Month Mark
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Boeing Labor Talks Stall as Strike Nears One-Month Mark

The aerospace manufacturer withdrew its latest offer to a union whose more than 33,000 members went on strike last month, and both sides exchanged blame for the breakdown.