Workers & Unions

April 28th, Workers Memorial Day, is a day of remembrance honoring all those who lost their lives, were seriously injured, or were sickened by their work. But it is also a day to recommit ourselves to the promise that every worker has a fundamental right to a safe job. Fulfilling this promise requires that we […]

The constant churn of shock-value internet clips has spit out yet another Spectacular Burning Vehicle™ clip, this time featuring a city bus geysering massive columns of fire in multiple directions. While most viral vehicular immolations these days are fueled by lithium-ion batteries, this bus near Perugia, Italy, is (well, was) powered by a good, old-fashioned

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger in the French presidential vote, Marine Le Pen, on Friday both decried as “shocking” the multimillion euro payout to the CEO of carmaker Stellantis. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares’ remuneration package of 19.15 million euros just a year after the company was formed became an issue

Twitter is trying to thwart billionaire Elon Musk’s takeover attempt with a “poison pill” — a financial device that companies have been wielding against unwelcome suitors for decades. What are poison pills supposed to do? The ingredients of each poison pill vary, but they’re all designed to give corporate boards an option to flood the

For more than 45 years, the Family Education Center has been a place where UAW members and their families come together for an experience that combines education with recreation.  It’s a place to learn about our union, unlock ideas and build new friendships with other UAW families.  This one-week summer experience will leave you and

Detroit – Over 265 members of UAW Local 1472 suspended their strike Friday and will resume shifts at Vollrath Manufacturing Services in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on Sunday’s 3rd shift after ratifying a new contract. Vollrath produces deep drawing, metal spinning, metal fabrication, annealing, polishing & finishing, refrigeration systems as a major employer for Sheboygan families. “We appreciate every

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Volvo’s prototype LX03 is like something out of a sci-fi film. What began as a simple collaboration between Volvo Construction Equipment and LEGO resulted in something awesomely unique. It started with the two brands working

The Smart #1 electric crossover has officially been revealed, along with its specifications. In addition to looking extremely similar to the concept of the same name, it packs quite a bit of horsepower and can hold a lot of electric power. It’s all wrapped in a package that we could see in America, but likely

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Keeping your car washed is important. Dirt, grime and more can overwhelm an exterior faster than you might think, and the worse the problem gets, the harder it’s going to be to get your car

Tesla is making a big announcement tonight, Thursday, April 7, at 9 p.m. Central Time from its Giga Texas factory. Elon Musk is calling the event the Cyber Rodeo, which sounds like something out of a space Western. The company is offering a livestream here: Ahead of the event, a drone pilot peeked into a