Labor: Page 5

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    What’s the state of parental leave in manufacturing?

    As manufacturers look to retain talent in a crunched labor market, more companies are evaluating their paid family leave policies. 

    By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Courtesy of the BMW Group.

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    How the Southeast US is preparing a battery manufacturing talent pipeline

    As states welcome new factories from companies like SK On and Hyundai, governments and universities are ramping workforce development programs to provide needed workers.

    By Sakshi Udavant • Aug. 11, 2023
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    UAW wants 46% pay hike by 2027 from GM, Ford and Stellantis

    The union is demanding a 20% upfront wage increase, followed by a 5% raise annually through 2027.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    Former Carvana exec joins Rivian as chief policy officer

    Alan Hoffman is filling a similar role vacated by Jim Chen, who left in February along with other high-profile exits.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Mercedes-Benz invests over $2.2B in AI reskilling

    The carmaker is offering data and digitalization training to over 600 employees as auto manufacturing modernizes.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Ex-Tesla employees report layoffs on LinkedIn

    An employee posted on the professional networking site that the cuts were part of an “org restructuring.”

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
  • UAW president Shawn Fain speaks with Stellantis workers.
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    A more aggressive UAW bargains with the Big Three

    The union is demanding an end to tiered wage structures, the reinstatement of cost-of-living allowances and stronger job security amid the shadow of the transition to electric vehicles.

    By Kalena Thomhave • July 26, 2023
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    UAW president warns Ford, GM, Stellantis that it’s ‘time to pay up’

    More than 140,000 workers could strike this fall when the union’s contracts with the automakers expire on Sept. 14.

    By • June 20, 2023
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    Photo illustration: Shaun Lucas/Industry Dive; Getty Images; Chevrolet; Ford

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    Deep Dive

    7 trends transforming the automotive industry

    Technology is reshaping how car makers design, build, sell and service vehicles as they shift to electrification, boost domestic manufacturing and develop new hardware and software partnerships.

    By • June 12, 2023
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    Canoo secures lease for Oklahoma manufacturing facility

    The EV maker will occupy a 500,000 square-foot site, with room for expansion, as it prepares to scale vehicle production.

    By Megan Ruggles • April 20, 2023
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    Ford to make 500,000 EV pickup trucks a year at Tennessee plant

    The 3,600-acre campus includes a battery manufacturing site that can delivery batteries and assembly packs within half an hour.

    By Kate Magill • March 30, 2023
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    Ultium workers at Ohio plant vote to unionize

    The battery maker had refused to recognize union efforts, despite a majority of the employees pushing for the labor union.

    By Sara Samora • Dec. 9, 2022