Voters in Green Charter Township recalled the board members after they approved the secretive battery plant deal, which critics said raised national security and environmental concerns.
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Covering the intersection of business and policy, and informing Michigan employers and workers on the long road back from coronavirus. Our Michigan Economic Dashboard shows key metrics that show how the state is performing.
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UAW strike against the Big Three: A timeline of historic 2023 work action
The United Auto Workers union strike against the Big Three domestic automakers comes amid record profits and has grown significantly since it began Sept. 15. An interactive timeline traces the origins, details and context of the dispute.
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UAW strike ends: Higher pay, more EV worries, tighter margins for Big Three
The 46-day strike was ‘stunningly successful’ for the union, which reached most demands. While the UAW was congratulated by some, others warned Detroit automakers face a steeper path to compete on EVs.
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$273M in tax subsidies sought for Henry Ford, MSU, Pistons project
Henry Ford Health, Michigan State University and the Detroit Pistons are seeking $273 million in tax incentives largely to finance housing for the New Center development.
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UAW-Ford deal hints at fine line Detroit Three must walk on labor costs
Wages from new United Auto Workers contracts will increase alongside unprecedented competition, adding to pressures facing U.S. auto companies as they balance costs and profitability.
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Wine apprenticeships? Michigan’s worker shortage makes businesses get creative
Tired of not finding trained workers, some Michigan businesses are using state funding to grow their own with apprenticeships.
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Democrats seek new office to aid Michigan with green energy job losses
Increasing EV production and closing coal-fired power plants will impact the state’s workforce and communities. Legislation could create a new state office to aid both in the transition.
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Can remote workers jump-start Michigan population? Yes, but roads go both ways
Young college-educated workers can live wherever they want. That gives lots of hope to Michigan, but it also is another reason to lose our best and brightest.
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Detroit casino workers go on strike demanding better pay, benefits
MotorCity Casino, MGM Grand Detroit and Hollywood Casino at Greektown in Detroit remain open. But a prolonged strike could threaten revenues of both the city and the state.
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UAW strike impact grows in Michigan as walkouts enter second month
Bill Ford Jr. said Monday the union should unite against foreign companies to boost American jobs. The UAW didn’t buy it, with President Shawn Fain telling Ford to give in to union demands to support its workers. Here are four things to know about the strike.