The United Auto Workers union said Friday it will not expand its strikes after GM made a breakthrough concession on unionizing EV battery plants. Union President Shawn Fain told workers that additional plants could be added to the strikes later.... Read More
The nation’s employers added 336,000 jobs in September, an unexpectedly robust gain and the largest monthly rise since January, evidence that many companies remain confident enough to keep hiring despite high interest rates and a hazy outlook for the economy.... Read More
Meaningful progress has been made in negotiations between the striking United Auto Workers union and Detroit’s three auto companies, according to a person with direct knowledge of the talks.... Read More
The NCAA Division I Council on Wednesday approved a smaller window during which football and basketball players can enter their names into the transfer portal and retain immediate eligibility for the following season from 60 to 45 days.... Read More
McLaren Racing is suing IndyCar champion Alex Palou for at least $23 million to recoup costs the team says it lost when the driver reneged on the contract he signed to join the team. The lawsuit is the latest twist in an ugly spat involving the young driver.... Read More
The United Auto Workers union says its two-week strike against Detroit automakers will spread to 7,000 more workers at a Ford plant in Chicago and a General Motors assembly factory near Lansing, Michigan.... Read More
NASCAR will return to the 2.5-mile oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next season for the 30-year anniversary of stock cars racing at the historic venue. The Brickyard 400 will be held on July 21, with the Xfinity Series racing on the oval one day earlier.... Read More
The confidence of American consumers slipped this month, particularly about the future, as expectations persist that interest rates will remain elevated for an extended period.... Read More
The Biden administration has awarded more than $1.4 billion to projects that improve railway safety and boost capacity, with much of the money coming from the 2021 infrastructure law. The money is funding 70 projects in 35 states, including Indiana.... Read More
The United Auto Workers expanded its strike against major automakers Friday, walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution centers in 20 states, though none are located in Indiana. Another 5,600 additional workers joined the strike.... Read More
