UAW strike update: Workers at GM Lansing Delta Assembly, Ford Chicago Assembly Plant called to picket line

UAW President Shawn Fain called on 7,000 Ford and General Motors union members to join the strike Friday. Workers at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant and GM Lansing Delta Assembly will walk to the picket line at noon.

Americans to deplete pandemic era savings by end of Q3

After accumulating record breaking excess savings in the COVID-19 recession, Americans could soon deplete these reserves, the San Francisco Fed reported.

UAW President Fain says automakers are enabling attacks & hiring scabs; Stellantis ‘appalled’ by claims

The UAW and Detroit's Big Three are still working to negotiate a new agreement and both sides are claiming and escalation in violence. On Thursday, UAW President Shawn Fain blamed two of the automakers for hiring 'scab' replacement workers but Stellantis says that's not true.

How a government shutdown could affect student loan payments

With a government shutdown looming, student loan borrowers could face more headaches once student loan repayments resume after a three year pause. Here’s what you need to know.

Congress wants to avoid a government shutdown. But the House and Senate are moving further apart

The House is struggling through a long-shot effort to pass various funding bills with no real chance of finishing by Saturday’s deadline. The stakes are rising with just days remaining before a federal closure.

Biden's student debt forgiveness may be taxed in these five states

Although student debt discharged is exempt from federal tax due to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, some states may still tax the savings, according to a report by the Tax Foundation.

Household income drops amid high inflation

The typical American’s income dropped for the third straight year amid record-high inflation. But you can still pay down high-interest debt quickly.

Oil prices rise making gas more expensive for US drivers and aiding Russia's war

Some analysts predict oil prices could hit $100 in the coming months, while others foresee that growth in major economies like China will keep a lid on prices.

Striking UAW members fight man outside Stellantis plant claiming he yelled racial slurs

The incident - caught on video as SkyFOX helicopter cameras were rolling - unfolded with the man stopping his SUV and getting into a verbal confrontation with a group of UAW members.

How long could the UAW strike last? Here's how much strike pay the union has saved

The UAW strike could last for several months, based on the strategy that union president Shawn Fain has implemented -- which could spell major problems for Detroit's Big Three.

UAW strike: President Joe Biden to speak in Michigan in support of union

President Joe Biden will visit Michigan on Tuesday to meet with UAW members striking against Detroit's Big Three, according to a report from the Washington Post.

Inflation is affecting parents' ability to pay for education: survey

Inflation is taking a toll on back-to-school shopping expenses in 2023 as parents struggle with funding their children's education, supplies and extracurriculars, according to a survey.

UAW president gives fiery comments after ramping up strike, says workers being left out of EV transition

“It's a lose-lose all around for working class people and again, the billionaire class continues to walk away with the loot so people like Elon Musk can build another rocket ship and shoot themselves to the damn moon."

UAW strike: Where negotiations stand between union and Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis

On Friday, the autoworkers union president greatly expanded the scope of its strike against General Motors and Stellantis after it said negotiations with the two automakers had not seen serious progress.