UAW strike: Where negotiations stand between union and Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis

On Friday, the autoworkers union president greatly expanded the scope of its strike against General Motors and Stellantis after it said negotiations with the two automakers had not seen serious progress.

UAW strike update: These plants joined the picket line Friday

After General Motors and Stellantis failed to make sufficient progress with the UAW, the union called on all the automakers' parts distribution facilities to strike. This includes 38 facilities across 20 states.

Bank of America will increase its minimum wage to $23 an hour

Bank of America’s minimum hourly pay will become $23 once the North Carolina-based company’s planned increase happens. 

Fed pauses interest rate hikes in September but could raise rates again this year

The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.

UAW strike day 7: GM, Stellantis announce layoffs as negotiations continue

Both General Motors and Stellantis announced layoffs Wednesday as UAW members continue to walk the picket line at three facilities. These layoffs come as the strike nears the one-week mark with more employees potentially joining the picket line.

Crayola, known for its crayons, launches flower business

Crayola Flowers is an online flower shop that sells bouquets to raise funds for nonprofit organizations.

Student loan repayment may force some to take on more debt: survey

Many student loan borrowers are anxious that they won't be able to meet their payment obligations once repayments resume in October, according to a recent survey by Achieve.

UAW's argument about pay raises and how much Detroit's Big Three CEO's make

The UAW has touted the line that CEO pay has risen by 40% over the past four years so employees should get the same. But here's how much the CEO's of Detroit's Big Three make and how much it's gone up over the past four years.

Social Security payments could rise 3.2 percent in 2024

The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.

UAW sets new deadline of Sept. 22 for 'serious progress' on Big Three negotiations

In a new Facebook video posted Monday, UAW President Shawn Fain said that if “serious progress" is not made, more Locals at plants will be called on to walk out.

Trump to meet with striking UAW autoworkers in Detroit, skip second GOP debate

On Sunday he posted: "The United Autoworkers are being sold down the 'drain' with this all Electric Car SCAM. They'll be made in China, under crooked Joe's CHINA FIRST POLICY. "

UAW Strike: What Detroit's Big Three have offered to the union

The UAW is on strike while demanding pay increases, protection from inflation, and more. Here's what Detroit's Big Three have offered to the union, so far.

UAW strike day 4: President Biden sending officials to Detroit to help with negotiations

As the UAW enters the fourth day of striking, President Joe Biden plans to send White House officials to Michigan to help with negotiations between the union and Big Three.