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UAW threatens to strike at Ford truck plant in Kentucky

The United Auto Workers (UAW) is threatening a strike at the Ford truck plant in Louisville, Kentucky. union Said About 9,000 UAW automakers at the plant plan to go on strike next Friday “if local contract issues are not resolved,” a Friday press release said. After Ford failed to reach an agreement with the plant’s […]

Europe Launches New Ammunition Plant to Keep up With Ukraine Demand

BERLIN (AP) — The leaders of Germany and Denmark on Monday took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new ammunition factory, highlighting European efforts to ramp up weapons production as Russia’s war in Ukraine escalates. The factory, which defense company Rheinmetall is building at an existing site in Unterluss in northern Germany, is expected […]

Thieves steal 133 tons of chicken from Cuban plant to buy laptops, appliances

They went crazy. A crew of 30 people is suspected of stealing 133 tons of chicken from a state-run facility in Cuba and selling it on the streets to buy tech and electronic goods. This “bird game” was carried out by the Havana factory’s shift supervisor, IT workers, and security guards. According to state television […]

UAW says majority of workers at Tennessee VW plant signed union cards

A majority of autoworkers at the Volkswagen (VW) plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have signed union cards with the United Auto Workers (UAW). Announced on Tuesday. The milestone represents a major victory for the union’s efforts to expand into the South. The announcement comes after the UAW launched a campaign for its members at the plant […]

Gunman takes seven hostage at Procter & Gamble plant in Turkey

A gunman has taken seven workers hostage at a Procter & Gamble factory in Turkey as part of a protest against the war in Gaza, police said. The suspects stormed the Gebze factory main building at around 2:20 pm local time on Thursday, pointing guns at seven people, while the remaining employees fled. According to […]

76ers’ Patrick Beverley accused of press conference ‘plant’

NBA tea is piping hot. Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley is accused of asking a reporter a rigged question in a press conference after the Magic's 124-109 win on Jan. 19, which he later posted on a podcast. . It all started when Beverley got an X account after a match. Posted, “Belt 2A$$ Tour. […]