Shawn Fain, president of the UAW: ‘Workers realized they’ve been getting screwed for decades’
The union leader has galvanized organized labor in a critical year, after securing a historic deal with the big three carmakers in 2023
February 2024
Trump gave top US firms staggering tax cuts, with some paying $0 or less – report
Among lowest taxpayers were companies whose CEOs have become high-profile advocates for corporate social responsibility
January 2024
GM’s Cruise reveals dual US probes into grisly collision and company’s response
‘It’s taken a toll’: burnout drives auction of vintage Holdens at Australian museum
December 2023
GM’s Cruise slashes more than 900 jobs after recalling robotaxis
Autonomous vehicle unit cuts about a quarter of its workforce as it moves to reduce costs and remake itself after accident
Driverless cars were the future but now the truth is out: they’re on the road to nowhere
Christian Wolmar
The dream of these vehicles ruling the roads remains just that. Focusing on public transport would be much smarter, says transport writer Christian Wolmar
Cruise robotaxi service hid severity of accident, California officials claim
General Motors service faces $1.5m penalty over allegations it misled regulators after a driverless car ran into a pedestrian
November 2023
GM’s Cruise CEO resigns amid concerns over driverless car safety
Cruise recalls all self-driving cars after grisly accident and California ban
October 2023
Joe Biden hails reported UAW deal with General Motors to end strike
Ford and United Auto Workers’ union negotiators reach potential new deal
Cruise driverless cars pulled off California roads after safety incidents
UAW expands strike against GM with walkout at Texas assembly plant
America's dirty divide
UAW says workers at GM battery plants will be covered by contract
UAW threatens to escalate strike as negotiations with automakers stall
‘Our strike is working’: UAW announces progress in talks with car giants
September 2023
US autoworkers to expand strikes amid contract stalemate: ‘We’re not messing around’
US autoworkers on strike over wages: ‘You give your life but aren’t taken care of’
UAW strike: Bernie Sanders commends 'fight against corporate greed’ – video
UAW strike: union to resume contract negotiations on Saturday – as it happened