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GM strike pushed down U.S. factory output 0.5% in September
Despite the monthly decline, factory output actually increased during the recently ended third quarter after falling for the first six months of the year.
Indiana kitchenware maker with 82 workers closing its plant
A company that has been making metal kitchenware and home products in Indiana since 1902 is closing its plant in Terre Haute.
GM CEO Barra joins talks, signaling deal to end strike might be near
The appearance of two key executives is a strong sign that bargainers are closing in on a contract agreement that would end the strike, which began on Sept. 16.
Union boosts strike pay for GM workers as talks continue
The strike has passed the point where GM can make up lost production, according to auto industry analysts.
UAW not happy with latest contract proposal from General Motors
Contract talks aimed at ending a 21-day strike by the United Auto Workers against General Motors have taken a turn for the worse, hitting a big snag over product commitments for U.S. factories, a union official wrote in an email to members.
UAW rejects GM offer over pay, temporary workers, source says
General Motors offered striking union members wage increases or lump-sum payments in all four years of a proposed contract, as the walkout continued in its third week. But union bargainers rejected the offer, according to a person briefed on the negotiations.
U.S. manufacturing sector falls into deeper recession
September marked the worst month for U.S. manufacturing in more than a decade—since June 2009—according to the closely watched Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Index.
Striking workers question whether UAW leaders can be trusted
The strike against General Motors by the United Auto Workers is playing out amid a corruption scandal inside the UAW that has caused distrust of the union leadership among many rank-and-file members.
Talks resume as UAW strike against GM enters second day
Negotiators for General Motors and the United Auto Workers took a break from bargaining around 9 p.m. Monday but headed back at to the tables on Tuesday as a strike by more than 49,000 employees extended into a second day.
U.S. factory production rises at healthy pace
U.S. factory output increased in August at a solid clip, reversing a sharp drop in July, as production of metals, machinery and chemicals all rose.
UAW official: GM’s offer came too late to avoid strike
A strike by over 49,000 United Auto workers against General Motors could have been averted had the company made its latest offer sooner, the union’s top negotiator said in a letter to the company.
UPDATE: Auto workers strike against GM in contract dispute
More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers walked off General Motors factory floors or set up picket lines early Monday as contract talks with the company deteriorated into a strike.
Hoosier manufacturers feel trade war sting
As the U.S./China trade war drags on, advanced manufacturers in central Indiana are scrambling to determine their best course of action—and there are no easy answers.
Central Indiana steel distribution center with 50 employees closing
The company cited a decline in demand for its flat-rolled carbon steel products for the closure that could happen as soon as this month.
Allison Transmission acquires two companies for $103M
Allison, which makes automatic transmissions, acquired one of its long-time suppliers, plus a company that makes tools for that supplier.
Lilly’s hot-selling Taltz approaching blockbuster status
Last year, Taltz rang up sales of $937.5 million, and doctors are increasingly prescribing it. For the first six months of this year, Taltz recorded $606.3 million in sales, putting it on pace to break the $1 billion threshold, perhaps in the third quarter.
United Auto Workers union picks General Motors as bargaining target
The move announced Tuesday means that GM will be the focus of bargaining, and any deal with the company will set the pattern for Ford and Fiat Chrysler. It also means that if the union decides to go on strike, it will be against GM.
Indy manufacturer with 137 local workers closing after 86 years in business
Mitchel & Scott Machine Co. told the state this week that it will be closing operations and terminating all employees on Oct. 25.
Survey finds new auto technology can annoy drivers
The 2019 J.D. Power Tech Experience Index study found that frustrated drivers may avoid the systems in future vehicle purchases. That’s a problem for automakers who want to prepare people for fully automated vehicles.