If you work the line at a Big Three automaker, late February is usually a time to celebrate. The annual profit-sharing checks get announced, and for the last few years, they’ve been absolute blockbusters. This year? The mood in Detroit depends entirely on whose badge is on your polo shirt. … [continued]
Tesla’s recent financial reporting has gotten a lot of attention this week. Its business continues to become less focused on EVs and its already limited lineup is shrinking. Overall, Tesla is not on a positive trajectory. Sales, revenue, and earnings are down, but it is still profitable. However, Tesla was … [continued]
President Donald Trump is all smiles as he prods senior advisers to expand his tariff policy. The White House has labeled the April 2 enactment day of tariffs “Liberation Day.” An anonymous Washington Post source has revealed that administration officials are preparing tariffs on “trillions” of dollars in imports. “It’s … [continued]
Automotive manufacturers seem to have blocked their news feeds from headlines about electric vehicles. Yet positive news about EVs persists. Forbes wrote recently, “Electric Vehicles Set Records: Smart Policy Can Ensure America Leads Global Markets.” Another media outlet proclaimed that “EVs now rival gas vehicles for reliability and longevity per new … [continued]
With the recent election upheaval in the US government, it’s important to remember that the labor movement flourished in 2024. Workers across sectors and interests challenged wage ceilings, sought job safety and security, and looked to unions to represent their collective interests. The ascendance of Donald J. Trump to the … [continued]
Earlier this week, two US Senators blocked a Democrat’s attempt to hold a second term on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). In past years, that might not have seemed so serious. However, with once-and-future President Donald J. Trump already holding court from Mar-a-Lago, the Trumpsters’ effect on worker rights … [continued]
US Vice President Kamala Harris said this week that she would offer tax credits to companies that increase “good union jobs” like the ones that the steel industry brought to Pennsylvania. Harris also said she would prioritize investments in strengthening factories and retooling existing ones. The comments came in a … [continued]
The UAW has filed federal labor charges against what it calls “disgraced billionaires Donald Trump and Elon Musk” due to their illegal attempts to threaten and intimidate workers, whether explicitly or implicitly. Workers who self-advocate for better working conditions by engaging in protected concerted activity, such as strikes, cannot be … [continued]
Rivian has been left out of the latest DOE grant program for automakers. Bloomberg thinks it knows why that happened.
As momentum for electric vehicles accelerates in the U.S., a skilled and trained auto manufacturing workforce will be necessary for a successful transition. Policies like the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have helped deliver more than $154 billion in investments into building electric vehicles and components. By 2035, EVs could … [continued]
