The UAW launches a historic strike against all Big 3 automakers
For the first time ever, the UAW launched a strike against all Big 3 automakers at once, starting with three locations in the Midwest.
Economy
The UAW is asking to bring back pensions. This economist says it's not a good idea
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with economist Allison Schrager about why she thinks the UAW is wrong about asking to bring back the old-fashioned pension plan.
'Policymakers need to do their job too': Pediatrician's view on child poverty rate
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with pediatrician Megan Sandel about the on-the-ground impacts of child poverty.
How a UAW strike would impact the economy
Unionized autoworkers are threatening to go on strike at midnight if no deal is reached with the Detroit carmakers. At first, economic fallout would be limited, but the costs would add up.
Autoworkers are set to strike if their contract demands aren't met by midnight
The UAW and the Detroit automakers have just hours to reach tentative deals before the union will begin targeted strikes.
What a crop of upcoming IPOs from Birkenstock to Instacart tells us about the economy
A crop of IPOs are coming, starting with chip designer Arm, which is making its debut on Thursday. It's another sign of confidence in markets — and the U.S. economy.
More U.S. households now need AC due to climate change — but some can't afford it
As the climate changes, places where home air conditioning used to be rare are now seeing a need for artificial cooling. In places like the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Northwest, lives are at stake.
The Fed won't raise interest rates despite inflation uptick, some economists say
Inflation picked up a little steam last month, largely as a result of rising gas prices. The Federal Reserve is still expected to hold interest rates steady when policymakers meet next week.
Biden loves to talk about unions. But the autoworkers are withholding their affection
Most of the country's big unions have already endorsed President Biden for reelection. But not the United Auto Workers. A looming strike draws attention to this tension.
4 reasons why your car insurance premium is soaring
The cost of car insurance has jumped more than 19% in the last year, far outpacing overall inflation. There are several reasons why that's happening.