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US autoworkers may wage a historic strike against Detroit’s 3 biggest automakers – with wages at EV battery plants a key roadblock to agreement

Written by Marick Masters, Professor of Business and Adjunct Professor of Political Science, Wayne State University

UAW President Shawn Fain speaks with General Motors workers on July 12, 2023, in Detroit.Bill Pugliano/Getty Images

The United Auto Workers union, which represents nearly 150,000 employees of companies that manufacture U.S.-made vehicles, kicked off in mid-July 2023 the labor negotiations it undergoes every four years with the three main unionized...

3 Reasons Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Start a Roofing Business
The roofing industry is currently on a promising trajectory, making it an opportune moment for entrepreneurs to dive into t…
From ‘Stone Age’ treasury boss to National Party Senator: John Stone 1929-2025
AUSPICJohn Owen Stone AO was a legendary leader of the Commonwealth Treasury. He was secretary (departmental head) from Janua…
The Mistakes Companies Make When Booking Event Spaces
Rushing venue selection often leads to overlooked issues that surface on the day Room layout and acoustics impact en…
Why Predictive Maintenance in Manufacturing Requires Strong Cybersecurity
Predictive maintenance has become a cornerstone of modern manufacturing. By using sensors and real-time data to detect wear…
Why a surprise jump in unemployment isn’t as bad as it sounds
New figures show Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.3% – its highest level …
As house prices drop, will the retirement nest egg still be such a safe bet?
MonthiraYodtiwong/Getty ImagesChanges to KiwiSaver, global economic uncertainty and predictions house prices could drop by as…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

How Sydney Drone Photography Transforms the Way Properties Are Marketed
Key Highlights Drone photography provides stunning aerial perspectives, showcasing properties in a way that traditional photography cannot match. This innovative technology allows real estate agents to highlight property features, surrounding amenities, and…

what te ao Māori can teach us about sustainable management
Illustration by Isobel Joy Te Aho-WhiteAuthor providedEditor’s note: This article has been translated by Piripi Walker for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori/Māori Language Week. Click here to read it…
Why Now Is The Best Time To Upgrade Your Medical Equipment
From hospital settings to home care, modern healthcare equipment reduces errors and enhances efficiency. High-tech devices such as digital blood pressure monitors, smart thermometers, and automated infusion pumps ensure that…
We've let wage exploitation become the default experience of migrant workers
Australia’s Fairwork Commission has so far this year examined more than a dozen cases of wage theft. Those cases involve hundred of workers and millions of dollars in underpayments.And it’s…

Optimising your operations in FY2026 will help you combat the challenges of a volatile trading environment. Up, down, in out…Since the commence...

AI investments have become a strategic priority for business with the mindset that if you're not using AI, you're falling behind. But according to...

For many Australian businesses, growth increasingly depends on thinking beyond local borders. As wage pressures rise, and specialised talent pool...

As organizations globally seek innovative ways to improve sustainability and their impact on Earth, the American Waterways Operators (AWO), a lead...

A leading provider of energy solutions VoltX Energy has seen a 400% increase in demand for home batteries in the past three weeks as people put d...

When Rome was in crisis, its leaders did not retreat to the Senate. They went to the circus. To the chariot races. To the gladiators. Sport was no...