Midwest U.S.

Meatpacking Plant Closures Cut Deep for Small-Town Economies

Tyson Foods and other meat processors are closing plants amid high costs and falling demand, spelling economic turbulence for the…

1 year ago

UAW Expected to Expand Auto Strikes Friday

Union President Shawn Fain is scheduled to disclose new site targets for a third round of strikes. Source link

1 year ago

These Employers Took On Healthcare Costs, and the Fight Got Nasty

Sept. 28, 2023 5:30 am ETA bruising battle over hospital costs in Indiana previews a growing trend: Employers are sick…

1 year ago

This Ford vs. GM Feud Could Shape the Future of EVs in America

The Biden administration’s decision on a $7,500 tax credit could determine China’s role in the U.S. electric-vehicle industry. Source link

1 year ago

Five Clues to Where the UAW Strike Is Headed Next

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1 year ago

UAW Poised to Expand Strike to More Auto Plants

The union would identify the factories Friday morning, barring any last-minute signs of significant movement in labor-contract talks with GM,…

1 year ago

Ford Averts Second Strike, Secures New Labor Contract in Canada

Talks with Unifor have been running parallel to those in the U.S. with the UAW, an unusual overlap that has…

1 year ago

Talks Set to Resume in Detroit Amid Threat of Expanding Strike

Wages remain focal point, and investors already are sizing up the potential hits to the automakers’ bottom lines. Source link

1 year ago

How UAW Tossed Its Old Playbook and Pursued a Surprise-Attack Strike Strategy

Union leader Shawn Fain launched targeted approach that hits automakers GM, Ford and Stellantis simultaneously but risks uneven pain for…

1 year ago

Whatever the UAW Strike Outcome, Elon Musk Has Already Won

The Detroit automakers entered labor talks at a cost disadvantage to Tesla. Source link

1 year ago