As UAW strike looms, workers prepare on staying afloat
UAW worker Eric McIntosh says he's concerned that a strike could happen.
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UAW worker Eric McIntosh says he's concerned that a strike could happen.
The deadline to avoid a strike is Sept. 14. According to Stellantis, they plan to issue a counteroffer to UAW by the end of this week.
Practice picketing took place in Detroit outside of the Stellantis Mack Assembly Plant in Detroit as a union vote to authorize a strike is set to conclude on Thursday.
The decision to strike will be made after votes are reported on Aug. 24.
In a statement, Stellantis says it was notified about the workers, but it is unknown how they contracted the disease.
The UAW opted out of the tradition of shaking auto executives hands ahead of negotiations and met with members instead.
Stellantis and the U.S. government are urging owners of some 2003 Dodge Ram pickups to stop driving them after a passenger was killed by an exploding Takata air bag inflator.
Stellantis says that when it starts to sell compact and midsize electric vehicles off new underpinnings next year, they will be able to go up to 435 miles (700 kilometers) per charge.
In a letter to the community below, the company says it's installing a second regenerative thermal oxidizer.
The fine comes after the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy's Air Quality Division investigated an odor complaint on May 9.
Stellantis is recalling more than 354,000 Jeeps worldwide because the rear coil springs can fall off while they're being driven.
Video captured by Sterling Heights Police shows the moment officers responded to the reported robbery outside the plant around 4 a.m. Sunday, May 21.
In a letter Monday from UAW Local 1264 president Doug McIntosh, the incentives would be offered companywide for skilled and production workers.
The factory, which now employs about 1,350 workers, officially was placed on "idle" by the company on Tuesday. That term means it intends to shut down the plant.
Automaker Stellantis on Wednesday reported its earnings grew in 2022 from a year earlier and said its push into electric vehicles led to a jump in sales even as it faces growing competition from an industrywide shift to more climate-friendly offerings.
The company said Wednesday it's recalling the trucks to replace the connectors after getting reports of six potentially related fires. In one case, the owner reported that a fire started after the truck's engine was shut off.
The U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday that Stellantis will create more lactation rooms at its Sterling Heights, Michigan auto plant and fix its break policy after the department found that the automaker violated the rights of nursing mothers who work there.
When a futuristic-looking electric Ram pickup truck goes on sale next year, it will hardly be the first in line.
Among the cuts are reducing the number of the automaker's factories because electric vehicles cost about 40% more than those powered by gasoline.
Stellantis and Archer Aviation Inc. announced they have partnered to manufacture Archer's flagship electric aircraft.
Stellantis is recalling nearly 250,000 heavy duty diesel Ram pickup trucks in the U.S. because transmission fluid can leak and cause engine fires.
Stellantis is warning owners of 276,000 older vehicles to stop driving them after Takata driver's air bags apparently exploded, killing three more people.
Automaker Stellantis is offering certain employees a buyout option in a move the company calls part of its "transformation to become a sustainable tech mobility company."
As Father's Day approaches, a Detroit father is marking a painful milestone: 10 years since his son was fatally shot.
The suspect is due back in court for sentencing on Sept. 22 and faces a minimum of 10 years in prison.
The Dearborn Police Department is warning residents of a "distraction theft scam" after suspects stole an elderly woman's bracelet.
Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
As Father's Day approaches, a Detroit father is marking a painful milestone: 10 years since his son was fatally shot.
Federal investigators are examining whether three Michigan school districts violated Title IX by allowing transgender students to compete on sports teams and use locker rooms aligned with their gender identity.
Police in Holly, Michigan, say they are investigating after an unidentified child was seen wandering near a home on Friday.
The Roseville Police Department said a wanted man, who was injured in a shooting on Thursday, skipped bail on June 9.
The suspect is due back in court for sentencing on Sept. 22 and faces a minimum of 10 years in prison.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
Federal investigators are examining whether three Michigan school districts violated Title IX by allowing transgender students to compete on sports teams and use locker rooms aligned with their gender identity.
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
The Detroit Tigers were without two players in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, missing outfielder Wenceel Perez due to a freak accident and second baseman Gleyber Torres with an oblique strain.
PWHL Detroit was in full swing on Wednesday for the 2026 draft, selecting six players, including a Michigan native.
Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
A stray couple of showers are possible early Saturday before more rain arrives late Sunday night.
It was a busy day in Detroit, where multiple Juneteenth events were held on Friday.
For one local family, Father's Day is a tragic reminder of their son's murder 10 years ago.
Police in Holly, Michigan, say an 18-month-old boy who was seen wandering on a Ring camera on Friday has been identified and located.
In Highland Park, Michigan, families came together to celebrate Juneteenth with music, fitness and community pride.