Ford Motor Company Fund President retiring after 31 years

After a 31-year-career at Ford, it's philanthropy arm's president is retiring. Jim Vella, 63, who has guided the Ford Fund since 2006 announced his retirement on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

UAW picketer suffers heart attack, dies on picket line

A former employee of the Detroit Hamtramck GM plant died earlier this month when she suffered a heart attack on the picket line.

GM CEO Mary Barra joins talks; deal to end strike may be near

General Motors CEO Mary Barra joined negotiators at the bargaining table, an indication that a deal may be near to end a monthlong strike by members of the United Auto Workers union that has paralyzed the company's factories.

UAW summons high-level union officials for meeting on GM strike

With the strike by factory workers against General Motors in its 29th day, there are signs that negotiators may be moving toward an agreement.

Starting Sunday GM-UAW workers strike pay boosted to an extra $25 a week

When the strike first started, people were out in t-shirts and shorts, however, they're bundled up around a fire now. Closing in on a month and some good news for these workers came though, in the form of 25 extra dollars a week in strike pay. 

UAW to GM: Stop playing games

Friday was day 26 of the strike in a week that's seen General Motors leader Mary Barra and UAW leadership meet behind closed doors. But another week still without a resolution.

GM sends letter on 'where things stand,' detailing offer made on Monday

General Motors Chief Executive Mary Barra has stepped into contract talks with striking auto workers, asking the union to wrap up outstanding issues and respond to a company offer made this week.

GM CEO Mary Barra secretly met with UAW amid concerns negotiations had stalled

GM CEO Mary Barra met secretly with UAW leadership this week, amid concerns that negotiations had stalled between the company and union. Barra, in an unusual move reportedly met Wednesday with UAW President Gary Jones and Vice President Terry Dittes, who has been leading talks. The meeting happened at the Renaissance Center around 3:30 p.m..

Now in its fourth week, UAW strike could delay arrival of GM's new corvette

Now in its fourth week, the UAW strike has already hit automakers, union workers and ancillary businesses that cater to auto workers. Now, suppliers and dealerships are starting to show on the fringes of groups worried about the fallout from the strike. While General Motors prepared for the strike by stocking up on pickup trucks, there's now concerns the unveiling of the company's new Corvette may be delayed.

"I'm not used to this," striking workers feeling effects as UAW negotiations bleed into third week

As the UAW strike against General Motors drags into its third week, picketing workers living on a striking wage of $250 are starting to feel the effects. As negotiations remain stagnate between the automaker and union leadership, those marching the streets ensure they won't give up. However, with cooler weather finally settling in across the midwest, many are finding it difficult to continue picketing without their regular paycheck coming in.

UAW counteroffers GM proposal after rejecting late night offer that "came up short"

The UAW rejected a proposal from GM on Monday night, after more than two weeks of negotiations. Leadership said the deal didn't satisfy the demands or needs of workers. The UAW then counteroffered with a proposal of their own, and are currently awaiting a response from GM.