Nearly 7,000 Stellantis factory workers join the UAW strike
Stellantis workers walked off the job at Sterling Heights Assembly, the company's largest and most profitable plant.
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Ford chair bashes UAW for ongoing strike, says Ford is not the enemy
This should be "Ford and the UAW versus Toyota, Honda and Tesla — and all the Chinese companies that want to enter our home market," Bob Ford said.
UAW negotiations with automakers continue
A tentative deal between Kaiser Permanente and the unions representing 75,000 of its employees will likely avert a repeat of the largest walkout by health care workers in U.S. history. Meanwhile, the United Auto Workers union says it's prepared to continue to expand its strike against Ford, GM and Stellantis. Olivia Olander, a labor reporter for Politico, joins CBS News with more on the UAW negotiations with automakers.
SAG-AFTRA, studios suspend negotiations
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Autoworkers walk out at Ford's largest factory as UAW escalates strike
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SAG-AFTRA strike nears 3-month mark
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Nearly 5,000 autoworkers have been laid off since UAW strike began
Companies that supply auto parts to Detroit's Big Three have also laid off hundreds of employees in recent weeks.
UAW members reject tentative contract deal with Mack Trucks
The United Auto Workers union says members at Mack Trucks have voted down a tentative five-year contract agreement reached with the company and plan to strike at 7 a.m. Monday.
GM to add EV battery plants to UAW contract
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UAW's Shawn Fain delivers latest message to striking autoworkers
UAW President Shawn Fain said striking autoworkers are "winning" by securing key concessions from Ford, GM and Stellantis.
Kaiser nurse explains why she's on strike
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Health care worker on why she's striking
Kaiser Permanente health care workers say executives are "refusing to listen" to their bargaining points as Day 2 of their strike ensues. Christina Andersen, a Kaiser phlebotomist, lays out the priorities for the 75,000 people on strike.
Striking health care workers' demands
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers launched a strike on Wednesday at hospitals and medical centers across five states and Washington, D.C., the largest walkout by health care workers in U.S. history. Justin Adams with CBS News Colorado has more on what the workers are demanding.
Signs of progress as UAW and Detroit automakers continue "active talks"
United Auto Workers strike is costing the automotive industry billions of dollars, but negotiations may have turned a corner.
Kaiser Permanente strike enters 2nd day
More than 75,000 workers with Kaiser Permanente went on strike Wednesday at hospitals and medical centers across six states and Washington, D.C., the largest walkout by health care employees in U.S. history. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following the story from Los Angeles.
How could the Kaiser strike affect hospitals?
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers walked off the job Wednesday in several states. Their demands include an increase in wages and better staffing levels to handle the workload. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
Health care workers strike in 5 states
About 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers launched a strike on Wednesday at hospitals and medical centers across five states and Washington, D.C., the largest walkout by health care workers in U.S. history. Tina Reed, a senior health care reporter for Axios, joins CBS News as the strike threatens to disrupt medical services for almost 13 million people.
75,000 health care workers set to strike
75,000 health care workers across several states are prepared to walk off the job starting Wednesday in a strike that would have severe implications for Kaiser Permanente hospitals and facilities. Workers are asking for increased staffing, pay increases and more protections for company employees. Tina Reed, a senior health care reporter at Axios, joined CBS News to discuss the possible work stoppage.
Big Three automakers idle thousands of workers as UAW strike rages on
Ford, General Motors and Stellantis blame widening UAW strike for mass furloughs and warn of more possible layoffs.
Late night talk shows back after WGA strike
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UAW union reaches tentative deal on 5-year contract with Mack Trucks
Mack Trucks, which is owned by Stellantis-brand Volvo, confirmed a tentative agreement on a five-year contract early Monday.
UAW targets more Ford and GM plants as union expands autoworker strike
UAW President Shawn Fain said 7,000 union workers in Chicago and Lansing, Michigan, will join the historic strike.
Could Trump's debate absences hurt his lead?
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What to expect from Trump's rally in Michigan
Former President Donald Trump is skipping the second Republican debate Wednesday night, and will instead give a speech in Michigan. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Trump skips second GOP debate for Michigan rally
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Trump, Clinton seen in new batch of Epstein photos released by Democrats
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House GOP unveils health care plan, with vote on track for next week
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Trump honors "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Olympic men's hockey team
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Ohio man who spent decades on death row for murder has his case dismissed
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Police find no evidence former prince asked guard to investigate Giuffre
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Lindsey Vonn back on the podium after historic World Cup downhill win
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Ohio man who spent decades on death row for murder has his case dismissed
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Lindsey Vonn back on the podium after historic World Cup downhill win
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Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
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Trump signs executive order to block "excessive" state AI regulations
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U.S. removes Brazilian Supreme Court judge from its sanctions list
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Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
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Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
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Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
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2 U.S. soldiers, civilian killed in "ambush" in Syria, military officials say
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Police find no evidence former prince asked guard to investigate Giuffre
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Lindsey Vonn back on the podium after historic World Cup downhill win
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Belarus releases Nobel prize laureate in exchange for U.S. sanctions relief
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Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim
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Robby Hoffman on her new comedy special
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Trump targets state regulations for AI
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Trump signs order to block state AI rules
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
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Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
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Democrats release photos from Epstein estate
House Democrats released more photos from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that include prominent figures like billionaire Bill Gates and former President Bill Clinton.
California tourist recovering from stabbing at Macy's Herald Square
A mother of three from California is now recovering after being stabbed inside Macy's in Herald Square. It appears to have been an unprovoked attack, police said.
Jury deliberating in Brian Walshe murder trial
Jurors began deliberations Friday in Brian Walshe's murder trial. Walshe is accused of killing his wife Ana, a charge he denies. Legal analyst Jennifer Roman joins to discuss.
New Orleans jail escapee who was on the run for months sentenced to life in prison
Derrick Groves, 28, was sentenced Friday to two life sentences over a 2018 double murder, with the Louisiana judge rebuking him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run.
Epstein estate photos released
House Oversight Committee Democrats released several photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate ahead of a Dec. 19 deadline when more files related to the convicted sex offender's case are expected to emerge. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
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"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
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