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Tennessee Volkswagen employees overwhelmingly vote to join United Auto Workers union
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Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
- Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.
- Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.
- The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.
- The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
NBA roundup: Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers drop Bucks in OT: Tyrese Haliburton converted a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left in overtime ...
reuters.com/sports/nba-roundup-tyrese-haliburton-pacers-drop-bucks-ot-2024-04-27/
Tennessee win for UAW could open road for labor in South: For the first time the UAW has successfully organized a foreign-owned auto plant in the South – a move ...
csmonitor.com/Business/2024/0423/volkswagen-uaw-labor-unions-south
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Daimler Truck faces imminent strike by over 7,300 US workers: Daimler Truck must reach a new labor contract with over 7,300 hourly workers at six facilities in ...
reuters.com/world/us/daimler-truck-faces-imminent-strike-by-over-7300-us-workers-2024-04-26/
Briggs: Don't weep for Indy Eleven: Indy Eleven is a niche, small-scale entertainment product that the vast majority of Indianapolis doesn't care about ...
indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/james-briggs/2024/04/26/mayor-joe-hogsett-right-to-chase-mls-without-ersal-ozdemir-indy-eleven/73463023007/
Biden picks up another big union endorsement, this one from building trades workers
apnews.com/article/joe-biden-union-endorsement-651dd9dd2eb8e16ab898366e9501dc4e
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton says rival fan directed racist slur at his brother during playoff game
nbcnews.com/news/sports/pacers-tyrese-haliburton-says-fan-racist-slur-rcna149129
Biden notches another union endorsement as building trades back reelection: President Joe Biden secured another union's backing on Wednesday as the organization ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-notches-another-union-endorsement-building-trades-back-reelection-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton says rival fan directed racist slur at his brother during playoff game
nbcnews.com/news/sports/pacers-tyrese-haliburton-says-fan-racist-slur-rcna149129
Caitlin Clark and Fever frenzy hit the WNBA, boosting ticket prices and jersey sales
npr.org/2024/04/22/1246308836/caitlin-clark-indiana-fever-wnba-tickets-venues
As expected, Caitlin Clark is the WNBA No. 1 pick, by the Indiana Fever: The all-time leading scorer in women’s basketball history, she led Iowa to back-to-back ...
thegazette.com/iowa-basketball/as-expected-caitlin-clark-is-the-wnba-no-1-pick-by-the-indiana-fever/
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
No Tech for Apartheid: Google Workers Arrested for Protesting Company’s $1.2B Contract with Israel
democracynow.org/2024/4/17/no_tech_for_apartheid_google_israel
Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
U.S. labor secretary says UAW win at Tennessee Volkswagen plant shows southern workers back unions
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-business/ap-u-s-labor-secretary-says-uaw-win-at-tennessee-volkswagen-plant-shows-southern-workers-back-unions/
UAW moving quickly after VW organizing win, union president says: United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain is moving quickly in the union's sweeping ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uaw-moving-quickly-after-vw-organizing-win-union-president-says-2024-04-23/
Tennessee's governor says Volkswagen workers made a mistake in UAW union vote: Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee says he thinks workers at a Volkswagen plant in ...
apnews.com/article/volkswagen-uaw-union-vote-ef85b4319a9496f78835614e08a8cb9e
With US Workers on the March, Southern States Take Aim at Unions: GOP leaders in the region are "truly astonished that workers might not trust their ...
commondreams.org/news/with-us-workers-on-the-march-southern-states-take-aim-at-unions
Biden says he’s happy to debate Trump ahead of November’s election: President Biden says he will debate former President Trump ahead of this year’s election ...
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/biden-trump-debate/
Jeep maker Stellantis to lay off an unspecified number of factory workers in the coming months
apnews.com/article/stellantis-factory-layoffs-electric-vehicle-transition-e2c7aa80532fdd3f1af0178b5f48acba
Jill Biden launches bike ride for wounded service members, stresses need to support vets
apnews.com/article/jill-biden-wounded-warriors-soldier-ride-vets-7356872ea6203ec80afcd2f9e2e1ff94
Melania Trump unlikely to have heavy presence on campaign trail: When Melania Trump cast her ballot last month in the Florida primary alongside her husband ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4621999-melania-trump-unlikely-to-have-heavy-presence-on-campaign-trail/
Unions Take Aim at South After UAW Win: A successful drive at a VW plant in Tennessee has organizers eyeing gains in a fast-growing region that has historically ...
wsj.com/economy/jobs/unions-take-aim-at-south-after-uaw-win-d5842800
GM trucks drive Q1 profitability as EVs begin to gain traction: GM positive now that contract talks with the United Auto Workers are over, and its ability to ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2024/04/23/gm-trucks-drive-q1-profitability-as-evs-begin-to-gain-traction/73425637007/
Fact check: Biden makes false and misleading claims during Pennsylvania campaign swing
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/fact-check-biden-pennsylvania-campaign-swing/
Ahead of her Indy tour stop this year, Taylor Swift releases her eleventh studio album
indystar.com/story/entertainment/2024/04/19/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-ttpd-album-vinyl-cd-eras-tour-2024-indianapolis-grammy-awards/73367588007/
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Volkswagen ‘the first domino to fall’ after union vote, says UAW president: Shawn Fain tells the Guardian he expects ‘more of the same to come’ after celebrating ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/22/united-auto-workers-auw-shawn-fain
NFL Draft in Detroit Is Part of Football's Year-Round Bid for Attention: Detroit is ready for the first pick. Plus: Abu Dhabi-based startup G42 had to pick ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-25/nfl-draft-in-detroit-is-part-of-football-s-year-round-bid-for-attention
Governors of six Southern states warn workers against joining UAW union: Governors of six Southern states — Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/16/republican-governors-uaw/
Delta Air Lines raises pay for flight attendants, other nonunion workers: Delta Air Lines is raising pay for flight attendants and other nonunion workers by 5% ...
apnews.com/article/delta-pay-raise-flight-attendants-union-de4fce15852314a5fdd37cdbac8d7c6d
After VW plant victory, UAW sets its sights on Mercedes in Alabama: The United Auto Workers has made history by winning its first unionization vote at an auto ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/after-vw-plant-victory-uaw-sets-its-sights-mercedes-alabama-2024-04-20/
Biden Revisits His Past in Interview With Howard Stern: The appearance allowed President Biden to tell the stories of love and loss that have defined his public ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/us/politics/biden-howard-stern-trump.html
Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever conference overshadowed by uncomfortable exchange with reporter
theathletic.com/5424745/2024/04/17/caitlin-clark-gregg-doyel-fever/
What the union vote at Volkswagen means for Tesla: Friday's victory at Volkswagen in Tennessee represents a turning point for the United Auto Workers union as ...
businessinsider.com/uaw-union-vote-volkswagen-tesla-elon-musk-organizing-2024-4
Toledo Jeep under 'emergency' work schedule to make up for lost Wranglers: Employees are working mandatory 10-hour days, seven days per week to make up for lost ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2024/04/26/toledo-jeep-under-emergency-schedule-to-make-up-for-lost-wranglers/73471022007/
Jill Biden calls Trump a 'bully' who is 'dangerous' to LGBTQ people: Jill Biden says former Republican President Donald Trump is a “bully” who is “dangerous” for ...
apnews.com/article/jill-biden-trump-bully-lgbtq-election-d94d9fe02ebc6ebba074d8ad3176e16c
Quick Glance: Jill Biden warns of Trump's danger to LGBTQ2S+ community
- Jill Biden warned LGBTQ2S+ voters against the re-election of Donald Trump, whom she labeled as a 'bully' and deemed dangerous to their community.
- She urged to fight against external forces working to undo the hard-won rights of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
- Voters in this demographic group overwhelmingly supported Biden in 2020, and their support is crucial for Biden's re-election.
- Jill Biden highlighted President Biden's achievements in LGBTQ2S+ rights and called for continued fight for freedom and equality.
Opinion | Here’s Something Southern Republican Governors Are Afraid Of: Where an earlier generation complained of C.I.O. “communism,” this one warns of U.A.W ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/opinion/uaw-southern-republicans-unions.html
UAW clinches watershed union victory at Volkswagen Tennessee factory: Workers at Volkswagen's Tennessee plant have voted to join the United Auto Workers ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uaw-clinches-watershed-union-victory-volkswagen-tennessee-factory-2024-04-20/
🚗 Drivers rejoice: Fall Creek Parkway reopens to traffic ahead of schedule: Fall Creek Parkway, which closed for construction on April 15, is open again for ...
indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2024/04/24/fall-creek-parkway-open-to-traffic-again-nickel-plate-trail-road-contruction-detours/73442006007/
New Fever star Caitlin Clark has excelled despite unprecedented pressure. Here comes more.
indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2024/04/17/caitlin-clark-to-face-historic-pressure-iowa-to-indiana-fever-wnba-2024/73289315007/
Alabama Mercedes workers to vote on union representation: Thousands of Alabama Mercedes-Benz workers will vote in May to determine if they want United Auto ...
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US stocks rally for 2nd day in a row; Tesla's first-quarter profit slides 55% as sales slow
postandcourier.com/us-stocks-rally-for-2nd-day-in-a-row-teslas-first-quarter-profit-slides-55/article_41d42096-0187-11ef-ad4e-2320c63708d1.html
Labor Organizer Jane McAlevey on UAW’s Astounding Victory in VW Tennessee & Her Fight Against Cancer
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/jane_mcalevey_uaw_volkswagen_us_labor
WNBA’s Caitlin Clark, Nike nearing eight-figure contract with shoe deal: Report: The Indiana Fever star is poised to sign a deal that is worth up to $20 million ...
oregonlive.com/sports/2024/04/wnbas-caitlin-clark-nike-nearing-eight-figure-contract-with-shoe-deal-report.html
UAW’s Tennessee win fuels hopes in the South, but skeptics remain: The labor fight heads next to a Mercedes plant in Alabama, where one worker said “people on ...
nbcnews.com/business/autos/uaws-tennessee-win-fuels-hopes-south-skeptics-remain-rcna149013
Earned almost 620,000 dollars: Joe and Jill Biden publish their tax return: The Biden couple earned a six-figure sum last year - the majority of which was Joe ...
spiegel.de/ausland/usa-praesident-joe-biden-und-jill-biden-veroeffentlichen-ihre-steuererklaerung-a-9c804281-65a4-416c-96f0-f2c3f616bcbe
UAW's Fain says VW victory shows union 'can win anywhere': UAW President Shawn Fain, eyeing new bargaining targets down South, says he wants to see a deal with ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/foreign/2024/04/22/uaw-shawn-fain-volkswagen-win-union-mercedes-benz/73411953007/
Bidens release tax return that shows they made almost $620,000 in 2023: President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden earned $619,976 in 2023 ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/politics/bidens-2023-tax-returns/
Patsy Cline Tribute at Ryman Draws Jill Biden, Wynonna, Pet Benatar: 'Walkin' After Midnight,' a tribute to Patsy Cline filmed for PBS at the ...
variety.com/2024/music/news/patsy-cline-tribute-ryman-pbs-nashville-1235980984/
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Middle school can be tough for girls. Here's what IPS is doing to empower these students
indystar.com/story/news/education/2024/04/23/more-girl-empowerment-programming-coming-to-ips-middle-schools/73354675007/
Colts trading back? Offensive players at the top of the draft? Chris Ballard on the draft
indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2024/04/19/colts-gm-chris-ballard-highlights-the-strengths-of-the-2024-nfl-draft/73340370007/
Indianapolis wants an MLS team, here's how the expansion process works: Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Thursday that Indianapolis is pursuing an MLS team ...
indystar.com/story/sports/2024/04/25/indianapolis-wants-an-mls-team-heres-how-the-expansion-process-works/73459697007/
Ex-Indianapolis elementary teacher orchestrated 'fight club'-style disciplinary system, lawsuit says
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/17/indianapolis-elementary-school-teacher-fight-club-students-video-lawsuit/73364488007/
The UAW is racing to unionize the South: An expert explains why a unionized Volkswagen plant in Tennessee could mean big things nationwide.
vox.com/money/2024/4/24/24138640/uaw-union-vote-volkswagen-tennessee
'The Upshaws' with Mike Epps is back for Part 5 and Hoosiers can relate to sitcom topics
indystar.com/story/entertainment/2024/04/17/mike-epps-and-the-upshaws-return-for-part-5-of-the-netflix-sitcom/73356656007/
'The writing is so, so good" on Taylor Swift's new album, John Green says: "Shut the front door." Indiana author John Green shared his thoughts about Taylor ...
indystar.com/story/entertainment/2024/04/19/the-tortured-poets-department-taylor-swift-author-john-green-turles-all-the-way-down-movie/73385827007/
After victory at VW in Chattanooga, the union road leads to Alabama : After the United Auto Workers’ triumph at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/after-victory-in-chattanooga-the-union-road-leads-to-alabama/KTEHAKR6PVDKBA5DDTEUSY6E5I/
See inside $1 million Indianapolis condo with panoramic skyline views: With a long list of amenities and incredible views, this Indy condo is on sale for $1 ...
indystar.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/real-estate/2024/04/20/see-inside-1m-indianapolis-condo-for-sale-with-skyline-views/73390588007/
The South has few unionized auto plants. Workers say this one could be next. : Volkswagen workers in Tennessee could choose to make their plant one of the first ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/15/vw-uaw-tennessee-union-vote/
Police: 14 people arrested outside Indiana Governor's Mansion in Gaza ceasefire protest
indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2024/04/25/meridian-street-closed-between-46th-and-49th-streets-for-protest-gaza-palestine-israel-ceasefire/73450673007/
Bidens report nearly $620K in income, Harris and her husband report over $450K: President Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a combined income of $619 ...
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'It's been an honor': The final night inside IndyStar pressroom where ink is in their blood
indystar.com/story/news/2024/04/12/its-been-an-honor-the-final-night-inside-indystar-pressroom/73083251007/
Here's what happened at student protests this week over Gaza conflict: Read more from our partners around the network about demonstrations around Indiana and ...
indystar.com/story/news/2024/04/26/israel-hamas-war-protests-indiana-university-notre-dame-university-indianapolis/73465838007/
Volkswagen workers are voting on whether to join the UAW. The results could be felt nationwide
cnn.com/2024/04/19/business/uaw-volkswagen-vote/
You can now preorder Caitlin Clark’s new Indiana Fever jersey: Clark's No. 22 Indiana Fever jerseys started selling out immediately, but there's still ...
simplemost.com/preorder-caitlin-clarks-new-indiana-fever-jersey/
Indiana Fever Selects Caitlin Clark With No. 1 Pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft: The former Iowa star became a household name among basketball fans during her ...
time.com/6967240/caitlin-clark-indiana-fever-2024-wnba-draft-first-pick/
Brad Chambers’ company received ‘bailout’ from Indy after missing loan repayment deadline
indystar.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/25/republican-governor-candidate-brad-chambers-missed-deadline-to-pay-indianapolis/73430337007/
When is the next full moon? April 2024's Pink Moon rises in Indiana soon: The full Pink Moon will shine in Indiana's night sky toward the end of April ...
indystar.com/story/news/2024/04/19/april-2024-full-moon-when-to-see-the-pink-moon-in-indiana/73374702007/
Producer prices come in softer than consumer prices in March: Producer prices rose less than economists expected in March after consumer prices came in hot ...
thehill.com/business/4588023-producer-prices-come-in-softer-than-consumer-prices-in-march/
At state dinner for Japan, blossoms and bonhomie on the menu: White House guests included actor Robert De Niro, former figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi ...
washingtonpost.com/style/2024/04/10/state-dinner-japan-biden-kishida-guests/
Quick Glance: Kishida and Biden Celebrate US-Japan Alliance with 'Star Trek' Toast
- Kishida quotes 'Star Trek' and jokes at state dinner in White House
- Biden and Kishida emphasize friendship and alliance between USA and Japan
- Prominent guests from politics and business attend lavish dinner
- Simon sings hits at night performance, serving spring cuisine from Japan and the USA
Supreme Court updates: Does Idaho abortion ban conflict with federal law?: The Supreme Court justices expressed deep divisions over abortion during arguments ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/24/supreme-court-idaho-abortion-ban-arguments-live-updates/73427453007/
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Unions are getting bolder in targeting Big Business: The U.S. worker unionization rate hit a new low in 2023, but public support for unions is near a six-decade ...
axios.com/2024/04/18/unions-disney-cvs-demand-workers-labor-market
Once nationally known but abandoned for decades, this dairy farm is being demolished
indystar.com/story/news/local/2024/04/22/this-decades-abandoned-indianapolis-normandy-dairy-farm-west-79th-marsh-road-demolished-housing/72839912007/
Caitlin Clark's uncomfortable exchange with Indiana columnist at news conference
startribune.com/inappropriate-exchange-with-caitlin-clark-overshadows-introduction-at-indiana-fever-press-conference/600359854/
VW Works Closely With Unions in Germany, but UAW May Be Less Cuddly: Organizers are raring for “the real fight” after their win in Chattanooga ...
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Megyn Kelly Confuses Guests by Comparing the Bidens to News Story About Brazilian Woman and Her Uncle’s Corpse | Video
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Biden’s Trade War on Chinese EVs Undermines His Climate Goals: EV prices have come down in recent years, but they’re still unaffordable for the majority of ...
otherwords.org/still-cant-afford-an-ev-heres-why/
Biden Weighs in on Caitlin Clark Salary Debate After WNBA Draft: President Biden’s remarks on the issue came shortly after Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/politics/caitlin-clark-salary-biden.html
GOP Governors Show 'How Scared They Are' of Workers Organizing With UAW | Common Dreams
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Holcomb excited about prospect of Indianapolis MLS team: Governor said excitement swirls around Indianapolis pursuit of soccer team.
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