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UAW escalates strike against lone holdout GM

October 29, 2023 | Associated Press

The escalated walkout began Saturday evening at a Spring Hill, Tennessee plant, GM’s largest in North America. Its nearly 4,000 workers join about 14,000 already striking at GM factories in Texas, Michigan and Missouri.

Moms for Liberty unexpectedly finds itself at center of Carmel mayoral race

October 29, 2023 | Associated Press

The polarizing nature of Moms for Liberty, which has gained name recognition for its push to pack school boards with its endorsements, has spurred some left-leaning political candidates to capitalize on opposition to the group and stir voters against their conservative opponents.

UAW and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal as union adds strike at Tennessee GM factory

October 28, 2023 | Associated Press

The pact includes 25% in general wage increases over the next 4 1/2 years for top assembly plant workers, with 11% coming once the deal is ratified.

Grand Universe planning liftoff in Hamilton County

October 27, 2023 | Daniel Bradley

Former NASA employer Greg McCauley is looking to share his passions at a 78-acre science and space campus planned between East 186th and East 191st streets in Westfield, just east of Grand Park Sports Campus.

General Motors, Stellantis in talks with UAW to reach deals that mirror Ford’s

October 26, 2023 | Associated Press

GM is likely to be the next company to settle because it has agreed to pull new electric vehicle battery factories into the UAW’s national contract, which essentially unionizes them.

UAW reaches deal with Ford in breakthrough toward ending strikes

October 25, 2023 | Associated Press

The four-year deal, which still has to be approved by 57,000 union members at Ford, could set the pattern for agreements with General Motors and Stellantis.

State lawmaker pension panel recommends 13th check, cost-of-living adjustment

October 25, 2023 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana should move from ad hoc public retirement benefit increases to a long-term approach that guarantees former public employees a 13th check or cost of living adjustment, or COLA, annually, an interim committee recommended Tuesday.

Replacing income tax with sales tax hike would cost poor Hoosiers more, experts say

October 23, 2023 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Analyst Neva Butkus with the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy called the state’s tax system “deeply regressive,” meaning that lower-income residents contribute larger shares of their income toward government services.

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UAW escalates strike by adding Stellantis plant with 6,800 workers

October 23, 2023 | Associated Press

About 40,800 workers are now on strike against all three automakers. The strikes, now in their sixth week, cover seven assembly plants and 38 parts warehouses.

UAW boss says strikes will continue in bid for better offers from companies

October 20, 2023 | Associated Press

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Friday that while Detroit’s automakers have increased their wage and benefit offers, he believes the union can gain more if it holds out longer in contract talks.

UAW strike underscores future of EV manufacturing in Indiana

October 20, 2023 | Peter Blanchard

Union leaders want promises from the Big Three automakers that their wave of new electric vehicle battery plants will fall under the UAW’s contract and that workers at those plants will make UAW assembly wages of $32 an hour.

UAW set to decide whether to widen strike to more auto plants

October 20, 2023 | Associated Press

United Auto Workers union President Shawn Fain is expected to update members Friday afternoon on progress in contract talks with Detroit’s three automakers as movement was reported with General Motors.

Lennar Homes planning 85 new homes on northeast side of Lebanon

October 19, 2023 | Daniel Bradley

Liberty Village is the most recent housing development planned in Lebanon, which has approved about 800 new homes this year.

September retail sales jump exceeds expectations

October 17, 2023 | Associated Press

Americans showed their steadfast resilience and kept spending last month even as they grappled with higher prices, interest rates and a host of other headwinds.

Ford leader calls on autoworkers to end strike, says company’s future at stake

October 16, 2023 | Associated Press

In a rare speech during contract talks in the company’s hometown of Dearborn, Michigan, Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford said high labor costs could limit spending to develop new vehicles and invest in factories.

Rep. Blake Johnson: Cannabis legalization would be an economic win for Indiana

October 13, 2023 | Rep. Blake Johnson

A regulated cannabis industry would create jobs, generate tax revenue and expand investment opportunities.

UAW breaks pattern of adding plants to strikes on Fridays, says more could come any time

October 13, 2023 | Associated Press

UAW President Shawn Fain told workers in a live video appearance that the companies started gaming the system, waiting until Fridays to make progress in bargaining.

Social Security benefits to increase by 3.2% in 2024

October 12, 2023 | Associated Press

Next year’s hike follows this year’s 8.7% benefit increase, which was brought on by record 40-year-high inflation.

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Future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in autoworkers strike

October 10, 2023 | Associated Press

With the UAW strike now in its fourth week, EVs and their potential impact on job security have become central to union negotiations with the automakers.

UPDATE: UAW doesn’t expand strike after GM makes battery plant concession

October 6, 2023 | The Washington Post

The United Auto Workers union will announce Friday afternoon whether it will widen its strike to additional factories at Detroit’s biggest vehicle manufacturers after another week of tense contract bargaining.

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