Stellantis NV is asking its white-collar workers to volunteer to cross the United Auto Workers picket line to work in distribution centers shipping vehicle parts to dealerships, the call coming from the automaker’s top executives in North America North as well as its diversity. and inclusion groups. On September 22, the UAW called on approximately … Read more
Comment on this storyComment The conservative group behind several lawsuits challenging diversity, equity and inclusion programs has dropped its lawsuit against law firm Morrison Foerster after the firm opened its diversity scholarship to all students – and not just those from underrepresented groups. In a filing Friday, the American Alliance for Equal Rights said it … Read more
PORTLAND, Ore. — A grand jury indicted an alleged member of a car theft ring Friday. According to police and court documents, the suspect, Daniel McNett, 34, of Vancouver, Washington, said he had stolen more than 150 cars in the Portland metro area in the past few years alone. McNett was arrested Saturday as part … Read more
Kevin Mitchell Damage to a plane’s nose was noted Friday evening after the plane collided with a shuttle bus while the plane was taxiing at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. CNN — A grounded plane collided with a shuttle bus at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Friday evening, injuring at least two people, the city’s fire department … Read more
Business By Reuters Published October. 7 a.m. 2023, 4:27 a.m. ET Employees at some Walgreens stores in the United States, including pharmacists, technicians and support staff, are planning a walkout between Monday and Wednesday, CNN reported Friday, citing an organizer. Some employees plan to opt out for a day, while others plan to close their … Read more
If a healthy employment environment is the cornerstone of a healthy economy, then why do so many people still think the situation is terrible? The answer is inflation, which, although its annual rate is falling, remains far higher than most people can bear. “Sometimes aggregate economic statistics don’t reflect what people experience on a daily … Read more
Erik Verduzco/AP Saturday night’s Powerball jackpot was $1.4 billion, the third-largest prize in Powerball history. CNN — Lottery players have the chance to win big tonight, with the Powerball jackpot rising to around $1.4 billion for Saturday’s drawing after there was no big winner on Wednesday. The jackpot will have a cash value of approximately … Read more
UAW members are preparing to vote on a labor agreement with Volvo Group-owned Mack Trucks. These workers hope they can get benefits similar to those their colleagues expect from Detroit automakers. But Mack Trucks — which is offering 19 percent pay raises, ratification bonuses, increased corporate 401(k) payments and other perks — isn’t in the … Read more
Fed keeps rates unchanged but signals possible hike this year to fight inflation Fed keeps rates unchanged but signals possible hike this year to fight inflation P.A. Shilo Lewis was shocked by the cost of her last trip to the grocery store. A cart full of ingredients for sandwiches and tacos — enough for four … Read more
Dow Jones futures will open Sunday evening, along with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures. X After some difficulties for much of the week, the new stock market rally took an upward direction on Friday. Major indexes saw an upward reversal and a number of stocks issued buy signals. NVIDIA shares, Metaplatforms (META), Arista Networks (A … Read more