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GM resumes Missouri production after supplier strike
UAW Local 282 members walked off the job at seat manufacturer Lear Corp. this week, forcing the automaker’s Wentzville Assembly plant to stop production.
By Haley Cawthon • July 26, 2024 -
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Bias in hiring, performance evaluations can derail corporate DEI goals
The Conference Board’s “Bias Interrupters” framework offers a way to foster inclusion and control for legal risk.
By Carolyn Crist • July 23, 2024 -
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Mentoring programs could help automakers build a future workforce
Companies like Fastenal and TE Connectivity have launched successful mentorship and training options for current employees and emerging leaders.
By Sakshi Udavant • July 22, 2024 -
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Managers have a hard job — and it’s only getting tougher, survey says
Luckily for employers and employees alike, coaching can have “cascading benefits,” business consulting firm Perceptyx said.
By Kathryn Moody • July 18, 2024 -
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DOE allocates $1.7B for auto factory conversions
Eleven shuttered or at-risk facilities in eight states will be converted to support electric vehicle manufacturing.
By Haley Cawthon • July 12, 2024 -
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Attrition rates stabilize, but half of companies report at least 15% turnover
While retention continues to improve, employee experience and productivity may still need help.
By Carolyn Crist • July 10, 2024 -
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UAW members ratify new contract at BMW distribution center
The deal includes wage increases of up to 33% at the Pennsylvania facility.
By Haley Cawthon • July 9, 2024 -
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Stellantis temporarily cuts production at 2 plants amid sales woes
The automaker is temporarily laying off 1,600 workers in Michigan as vehicle inventories grow.
By Eric Walz • July 3, 2024 -
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OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
The standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
By Zachary Phillips • July 2, 2024 -
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Have employers ‘hit a wall’ on reducing worker burnout?
Employees continue to cite workloads and a lack of flexibility as the driving factors behind burnout, Eagle Hill Consulting’s CEO said.
By Laurel Kalser • June 26, 2024 -
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NLRB files for injunction against Lucid
The agency claims the EV maker unlawfully discharged two employees during a UAW campaign.
By Haley Cawthon • June 25, 2024 -
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7 stats that show how inflation, AI are reshaping employee expectations
2024’s talent trends will likely drive “seismic change” in the world of work, ADP research says.
By Kate Tornone • June 24, 2024 -
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Toyota plans new drivetrain parts facility in Texas
The automaker is investing $531 million to add a 500,000-square-foot plant to its San Antonio campus.
By Haley Cawthon • June 21, 2024 -
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Ultium Cells workers ratify UAW contract
The General Motors supplier will pay workers $35 an hour by October 2027 under the ratified deal.
By Haley Cawthon • June 21, 2024 -
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Worker location factors into pay decisions at roughly half of employers, Payscale report shows
Among the strategies, nearly a quarter of survey respondents told Payscale they use geographic differentials or pay zones to manage pay by location.
By Laurel Kalser • June 17, 2024 -
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LGBTQ+ workers face a substantial pay gap, Glassdoor says
Unadjusted, the gap is similar to the pay gap between men and women, though LGBTQ+ workers are disproportionately represented in some industries.
By Kathryn Moody • June 13, 2024 -
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Toyota adds production lines with $282M Alabama expansion
The Huntsville manufacturing facility will add 350 jobs as a part of the investment.
By Haley Cawthon • June 13, 2024 -
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Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government
The union had threatened to strike on Friday if negotiations continued to stall.
By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024 -
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Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline
The union has renewed its threats to take job action if no deal is reached this week.
By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024 -
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UAW reaches tentative agreement with Ultium Cells’ Ohio facility
The deal includes increased wages for Lordstown workers, which most will see immediately upon ratification.
By Haley Cawthon • June 10, 2024 -
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Canada border agent strike averted, for now
The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.
By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024 -
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Canada border disruption? What shippers should know about a possible strike
If a strike happens, shippers can expect lengthy delays moving freight on trucks between the U.S. and Canada.
By Larry Avila • Updated June 7, 2024 -
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Fixing engagement? Consider employee workload, report says
Achieving optimal workload, however, isn’t just about eliminating work, said a McLean & Co. leader.
By Carolyn Crist • June 6, 2024 -
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DOL lawsuit targets Hyundai profits, alleges supplier employed 13-year-old
In a statement, the automaker said the agency used “an unprecedented legal theory” to hold it accountable for the actions of its suppliers.
By Ryan Golden • Updated June 3, 2024 -
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US trade authorities find labor rights denial at Volkswagen plant in Mexico
Officials found evidence that workers’ freedom of association and collective bargaining rights were denied following a recent union election.
By Haley Cawthon • Updated May 30, 2024
