After a confusing back and forth, Tesla has reportedly agreed to operate Fremont factory with a quarter of its workforce after negotiation with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. The situation around Tesla’s operations in the Bay Area with the shutdown order has been confusing as authorities have sent conflicting orders, according to Tesla. Tesla Fremont… Continue reading Tesla Fremont factory will operate with 1/4 of workforce after negotiation with Sheriff’s Office
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Coronavirus Disrupts Social Media’s First Line of Defense
Facebook users around the globe began to notice something strange happening on their feeds Tuesday night. Links to legitimate news outlets and websites, including The Atlantic, USA Today, the Times of Israel, and BuzzFeed, among many others, were being taken down en masse for reportedly violating Facebook’s spam rules. The problem impacted many people’s ability… Continue reading Coronavirus Disrupts Social Media’s First Line of Defense
The next BMW 7 Series lineup will include an all-electric car
Sponsored Links BMW BMW’s next-generation Series 7 luxury sedan models will include an ell-electric version, according to Autocar. The automaker has announced at a press conference that the next 7 Series vehicles will come in four versions: one with a gasoline-burning engine, a diesel version, a plug-in hybrid and a fully electric car. Further, Oliver… Continue reading The next BMW 7 Series lineup will include an all-electric car
Detroit automakers Ford, General Motors, FCA agree to close all US plants
CLOSE The CDC and a new study look at how long the coronavirus can live on surfaces. USA TODAY The Detroit Three automakers agreed Wednesday to UAW demands to shut down all North American plants as a precaution against coronavirus. During the shutdown, the union members will get paid similar to the compensation plan for when they… Continue reading Detroit automakers Ford, General Motors, FCA agree to close all US plants
Leaked email reveals Tesla employees have to use PTO to get paid if they’re staying home because they’re sick, scared of the coronavirus, or unable to work (TSLA)
Tesla is continuing production at its California car factory, Valerie Workman, the company’s head of HR for North America, said in an internal email on Wednesday. Alameda County had suggested on Tuesday that Tesla might have to stop production at the facility as part of an order that nonessential businesses cease most activity. Workers who… Continue reading Leaked email reveals Tesla employees have to use PTO to get paid if they’re staying home because they’re sick, scared of the coronavirus, or unable to work (TSLA)
Delta Air Lines will park at least half its fleet and close airport lounges
In a letter to employees, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian today announced that the company is parking at least half of its fleet as demand for flights during the current COVID-19 pandemic has plummeted both in the U.S. and internationally. In total, Delta is cutting 70% of its capacity and 80% of its international… Continue reading Delta Air Lines will park at least half its fleet and close airport lounges
GM, Ford and FCA shutter all North American factories over coronavirus fears
Detroit’s big three automakers are to shut down all factories due to fears over the coronavirus. Details are still in the works and will be announced shortly. Over the last few days, United Auto Workers has been pushing the automakers to shut down their factories over concerns of worker safety. UAW President Rory Gamble sent… Continue reading GM, Ford and FCA shutter all North American factories over coronavirus fears
Ford temporarily suspends production in North American factories
Ford said Wednesday it will temporarily suspend production at its North American factories through March 30 in response to COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. “We’re continuing to work closely with union leaders, especially the United Auto Workers, to find ways to help keep our workforce healthy and safe — even as we look at… Continue reading Ford temporarily suspends production in North American factories
Tesla orders factory workers to come to work in spite of shelter in place directive
Tesla will continue to keep its Fremont, Calif., factory open for production, because it has had “conflicting guidance from different levels of government” over whether it could operate during a shelter in place order in Alameda County, according to an email sent to employees Wednesday by the company’s human resources department. The human resources department… Continue reading Tesla orders factory workers to come to work in spite of shelter in place directive
Tesla gives employees more paid-time off if they feel sick, confirms operations will continue
Tesla is giving employees access to more paid-time off if they feel sick or don’t feel comfortable going to work with the coronavirus crisis, but they confirm that they plan to continue production, service, and sales operations. The situation around Tesla’s operations in the Bay Area with the shutdown order has been confusing as authorities… Continue reading Tesla gives employees more paid-time off if they feel sick, confirms operations will continue