The deal, which still has to be ratified by members, leaves only General Motors without a contract with the union.
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These numbers show the staggering toll of the Israel-Hamas war
Here’s a look in numbers at the toll of the Israel-Hamas war as of Oct. 27, sourced from the Gaza Health Ministry and Israeli officials as well as international observers and aid groups:
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Netanyahu says the Gaza war has entered a new stage and will be ‘long and difficult’
The territory’s 2.3 million people are largely cut off from the outside world.
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War-weary mothers, wives and children of Ukrainian soldiers demand a cap on military service time
Scores of protesters gathered in the streets of Ukrainian cities on Friday to demand a cap of 18 months on mandatory military service.
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White House says Russia is executing its own soldiers for not following orders
It’s a development that U.S. national security officials believe reflects Russia’s morale problems 20 months into its grinding invasion of Ukraine.
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GM, Stellantis match 25% pay hike in latest offer to UAW
The pay increases match the same offer by Ford to end the six-week strike, according to people familiar with the discussions.
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U.S. consumers still spending briskly, even in the face of persistent inflation and high interest rates
An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve showed price increases remained elevated in September amid brisk consumer spending and strong economic growth.
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Cruise, GM’s robotaxi service, suspends all driverless operations nationwide
The announcement Friday arrived just days after California regulators revoked Cruise’s license, saying that its driverless cars posed a danger to public safety.
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The Biden administration is encouraging the conversion of empty office space to affordable housing
The new initiative, announced Friday morning, is a multipronged effort to address both the national shortage of affordable housing and the post-pandemic surplus of vacant office buildings.
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Christian conservatives cheer as Mike Johnson assumes Congress’ most powerful seat
The 2023 House speaker drama has been in some ways an intra-church affair starring Southern Baptists – including Johnson himself, speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Matt Gaetz.