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Labor deal points to growing union strength in the South
Daimler Truck and the United Auto Workers reached an 11th-hour agreement late last week that averted a strike at locations including Thomas Built Buses in High Point.
What consumers should know as Philips agrees to $1.1 billion CPAP settlement
Under a related deal, users who return devices by Aug. 9 can get an extra $100. As part of the recall, the company is offering repairs, replacements or refunds of the machines' cost.
United Auto Workers reaches deal with Daimler Truck, averting potential strike in North Carolina
The United Auto Workers union announced it reached a last-minute tentative agreement with truck and bus manufacturer Daimler Truck on Friday evening, averting a potential strike of more than 7,000 workers. The union struck a four-year agreement with the German company just before the expiration of the previous contract, which was enacted six years ago.
Deadline looms for High Point workers as UAW, Daimler Truck negotiate contract
A contract covering more than 7,000 Daimler Truck workers in the South, including many with Thomas Built Buses in High Point, is set to expire — and union members may go on strike if a deal is not reached.
The U.S. economy slowed down in the first three months of 2024, report shows
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year. But consumers are still spending money — especially on services such as travel and restaurant meals.
Why experts say inflation is relatively low but voters feel differently
Grocery prices are a key component of any household budget, and rising food prices can sour the electorate's mood.
Shoppers are playing a large part in the continued growth of the U.S. economy
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.
Examining the growing gap in the U.S.-China relationship
China, the world's No. 2 economy, is still adjusting to life after the pandemic. It is less focused on promoting consumer spending because of the growing competition with the U.S. and its allies.
The disconnect between facts and feelings when it comes to voters and the economy
Why is there a disconnect at times between good news about the economy, and how voters actually feel about the economy? And how is that likely to play out in the 2024 election?