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UAW workers enter first full week of strike against Big Three automakers

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UAW justifies wage demands by pointing to CEO pay raises. So how high were they?

UAW President Shawn Fain has repeatedly cited the figure, contrasting it with the 6% pay raises autoworkers have received since their last contract in 2019.
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Panic buying could cause car prices to rise amid United Auto Workers strike

The number of vehicles on dealer lots will shrink the longer the walkout goes on. And consumers might make things worse with panic-buying.
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UAW strike could have domino effect on U.S. economy

Workers walked off the job today at 3 plants - one in Wayne, Michigan, one in Toledo Ohio, and one in Wentzville, Missouri.
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UAW workers begin historic strike

As of day one of the UAW strike nearly 13,000 workers have walked off the job.
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Detroit automakers and auto workers remain far from a deal as end-of-day strike deadline approaches

The deadline is just before midnight on Thursday.
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Auto union rejects wage offers from Detroit companies with strike deadline 6 days away

A strike against all three major automakers could cause damage to the industry, the Midwest and even the national economy, depending on how long it lasts.
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Complete guide to the 2023 Metro Cruise

New this year to the Metro Cruise are three "Pit Stop" locations featuring car clubs, food vendors, Metro Cruise merchandise vendors and entertainment.
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Study finds less distracted driving in Michigan since hands-free driving law

A study conducted by Cambridge Mobile Telematics is showing a decrease in distracted driving in Michigan since the hands-free driving law was implemented.
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IAM: Nearly 100K Kent County drivers switch insurance coverage following no-fault reform

The statistic, released by the Insurance Alliance of Michigan, shows that about 18% of all Kent County drivers who have switched PIP coverage levels.
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West Michigan women breaking barriers in male-dominated automotive industry

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says women made up only 9% of those employed in the automotive repair industry in 2020.
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West Michigan Women break barriers in male-dominated automotive industry

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says women made up only 9% of those employed in the automotive repair industry in 2020.