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UAW's clash with Big 3 automakers shows off a more confrontational union as strike deadline looms

UAW's clash with Big 3 automakers shows off a more confrontational union as strike deadline looms

DETROIT (AP) — A 46% pay raise. A 32-hour week with 40 hours of pay. A restoration of traditional pensions.

AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EDT

Burning Man revelers begin exodus after flooding left tens of thousands stranded in Nevada desert BLACK ROCK DESERT, Nev.
Endangered red wolves need space to stay wild. But there’s another predator in the way - humans

Endangered red wolves need space to stay wild. But there’s another predator in the way - humans

ALLIGATOR RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, N.C. (AP) — Jeff Akin had to bite his tongue. He was chatting with a neighbor about efforts to protect and grow the area’s red wolf population.
Biden celebrates unions and job creation during a Philadelphia Labor Day appearance

Biden celebrates unions and job creation during a Philadelphia Labor Day appearance

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden, who often says he's the most pro-union president in history, touted the importance of organized labor and applauded American workers in building the economy during a Labor Day appearance in Philadelphia on Mon
From strikes to new union contracts, Labor Day's organizing roots are especially strong this year

From strikes to new union contracts, Labor Day's organizing roots are especially strong this year

NEW YORK (AP) — Labor Day is right around the corner, along with the big sales and barbecues that come with it.
Auto workers leader slams companies for slow bargaining, files labor complaint with government

Auto workers leader slams companies for slow bargaining, files labor complaint with government

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union says it has filed unfair labor practice complaints against Stellantis and General Motors for failing to make counteroffers to the union's economic demands.
Manitoba Crown corporation nixes plan to to give some licences without road tests

Manitoba Crown corporation nixes plan to to give some licences without road tests

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba Crown corporation has backed down from a plan that would have let some people get their driver’s licences without road tests.
Hyundai and LG will invest an additional $2B into making batteries at Georgia electric vehicle plant

Hyundai and LG will invest an additional $2B into making batteries at Georgia electric vehicle plant

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution said Thursday they will spend an additional $2 billion and hire an extra 400 workers to make batteries at the automaker’s sprawling U.S.
Russia earns less from oil and spends more on war. So far, sanctions are working like a slow poison

Russia earns less from oil and spends more on war. So far, sanctions are working like a slow poison

The Russian ruble's wobble in value has exposed a crack in President Vladimir Putin's fortress economy, a vulnerability quickly plastered over by the Kremlin's economic team in a move that allowed the currency to regain its footing, at least for now.
This trans woman was begging on India’s streets. A donated electric rickshaw changed her life

This trans woman was begging on India’s streets. A donated electric rickshaw changed her life

BENGALURU, India (AP) — When Preethi moved to Bengaluru in southern India 10 years ago after being kicked out of her family home for being transgender, she hoped for a better future.