Designers from two Michigan brands have collaborated to design work boots inspired by trim levels of the Ram 1500 pickup trucks that are meant to honor skilled trades workers. The five-pair, U.S.-made collection from Rockford-based footwear and clothing brand Wolverine is now available online for pre-orders to ship in mid-October. For each pair pre-ordered, $10 will go to… Continue reading Ram, Wolverine design truck-inspired boots to honor skilled trades workers
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New AFL-CIO president: ‘Everyone should be vaccinated’
Washington — Liz Shuler, the new president of the largest federation of unions in America, said Tuesday that everyone should be vaccinated against COVID-19 and urged AFL-CIO member unions to be a source of “reliable, good information” on vaccines for their members. Her comments come nearly a week after Ray Curry — the new president of the United Auto Workers,… Continue reading New AFL-CIO president: ‘Everyone should be vaccinated’
Tesla on autopilot slams into Florida state police car
Orlando, Florida — A Tesla driving in autopilot mode slammed into a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser on an interstate near downtown Orlando and narrowly missed its driver, who had pulled over to assist a disabled vehicle. Earlier this month, the U.S. government opened a formal investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot partially automated driving system after a series… Continue reading Tesla on autopilot slams into Florida state police car
UAW delegates elect first female African American regional director
Laura Dickerson on Friday became the first African American woman to serve as head of a United Auto Workers region when delegates from Region 1A elected her to the 13-member International Executive Board. Dickerson replaces Chuck Browning, who is now a UAW vice president and head of the Ford Department, following the retirement of Gerald… Continue reading UAW delegates elect first female African American regional director
Geely EV brand Zeekr raises $500 million from investors
Zeekr Intelligent Technology Co., the electric-vehicle brand aiming its cars at a younger, trendier demographic in China, has raised $500 million in its first external funding round, according to a statement Friday. Five investors participated, including the world’s biggest EV battery maker, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. The other investors were Intel Capital, which led… Continue reading Geely EV brand Zeekr raises $500 million from investors
EV startup Rivian files for IPO, seeks about $80 billion valuation
Rivian Automotive Inc., the maker of electric pickups backed by Amazon.com Inc., has filed for an initial public offering and is seeking a roughly $80 billion valuation, according to people familiar with the matter. The Irvine, California-based startup said in a statement Friday that it submitted its S-1 registration to the Securities and Exchange Commission,… Continue reading EV startup Rivian files for IPO, seeks about $80 billion valuation
UAW president backs delegate system in election referendum
United Auto Workers President Ray Curry said Thursday he supports the continuation of the current delegate system used to select international leaders of the union. The UAW is slated to hold a referendum vote starting in October over whether the union’s constitution should be amended to allow for the direct election of the governing 12-member International… Continue reading UAW president backs delegate system in election referendum
Chip shortage hits Ram 1500 truck production in Sterling Heights again
The global semiconductor shortage is forcing another pause in production of Ram 1500 trucks in Sterling Heights, Stellantis NV said Friday. Production will be down next week. It was a part of a slew of work stoppages announced by the transatlantic automaker after it had managed to stave off unscheduled downtime at its North American plants… Continue reading Chip shortage hits Ram 1500 truck production in Sterling Heights again
Chevy Bolt production down for two weeks after recall
Detroit — General Motors Co. for two weeks will halt production of Chevrolet Bolt EVs and Bolt EUVs at its Orion Assembly plant following an expanded recall of the battery-electric vehicles last week. The automaker sent out an alert to employees Thursday stating it would keep the Orion plant down the weeks of Aug. 30 and Sept. 6 “as… Continue reading Chevy Bolt production down for two weeks after recall
UAW Region 1 delegates elect assistant director James Harris as leader
James Harris will lead Region 1 of the United Auto Workers after delegates from local unions elected the region’s assistant director to fill the vacancy left by Frank Stuglin, who is now secretary-treasurer. The promotion is part of a series of leadership shuffles after UAW President Rory Gamble, 65, retired in June after the implementation of… Continue reading UAW Region 1 delegates elect assistant director James Harris as leader