Nation Oct 12 Only 9 percent of Americans support car companies over striking auto workers, AP-NORC polls shows More Americans sympathize with the striking auto workers than with the three big car companies that employ them.
Nation Sep 29 United Autoworkers strikes spread to Chicago and Lansing as 7,000 more workers join the picket line The United Auto Workers union says its two-week strike against Detroit automakers will spread to 7,000 more workers at a Ford plant in Chicago and a General Motors assembly factory near Lansing, Michigan.
Economy Sep 27 Auto workers union to announce plans on Friday to expand strike in contract dispute with companies The union went on strike Sept. 14 when it couldn't reach agreements on new contracts with Ford, General Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis.
Politics Sep 22 UAW expands strikes against automakers to 38 locations in 20 states, Biden plans visit to show support The president of the United Auto Workers said the union will expand its strike against major automakers by walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis plants in 20 states.
Economy Sep 16 Will the auto workers strike drive up car prices? Analysts say not right away, unless consumers panic Many analysts think it will take several weeks before dealer lots start to look a bit empty. Ford, General Motors and Stellantis built up inventories of vehicles ahead of Thursday night’s strike, and the UAW decided to limit the walkout…
Nation Aug 31 Labor Day travelers can expect lots of company The Federal Aviation Administration predicts that this will be the third busiest holiday weekend of the year so far.
Nation Jul 04 What U.S. passport delays mean for summer travel A much-feared backup of U.S. passport applications has snarled summer plans for would-be travelers around the world.
Nation Jul 03 U.S. passport application backup causes uncertainty, thwarts plans for would-be travelers With family dreams and big money on the line, passport seekers describe a slow-motion agony of waiting, worrying, holding the line, refreshing the screen, complaining to Congress, paying extra fees and following incorrect directions.
Nation Jun 28 Airline cancellations and delays already up ahead of July 4 holiday weekend Huge crowds, bad weather, inability of some airline crews to reach their scheduling offices — even a Delta jet that made a belly landing in Charlotte, North Carolina — have all contributed to the mess.
Economy May 12 United pilots to picket as airline unions press for pay raise The peak summer travel season is almost here, and pilots are stepping up their pressure on major airlines for new contracts that will include higher pay.