Name changes, fingerprints, filing fees - for the transgender community, transitioning can be tedious

"It's such a little thing that a lot of people take for granted, but it's very important in the transgender community." That's Tracy, although not officially. Tracy is transitioning from a male to a female and is in the process of changing her identity on paper to fit that new transition. And the process is extensive. It involves a background check, a legal publication, a fingerprint log and plenty of filing fees. The process can be cumbersome, which is why attornies are extending their help to assist individuals transitioning.

Couple sues Taco Bell for deceptive advertising after being overcharged $2.18 for Chalupas

A couple in New Jersey was so unhappy when they said they were charged $12.99 for a pair of Chalupa Cravings Boxes at Taco Bell they saw advertised for $5 each on TV, they decided to take their complaint to federal court and sue the company for deceptive advertising, according to reports.

UAW-GM Council sends tentative deal to membership, strike to continue until approved

The UAW National GM Council has voted in favor of the tentative deal with General Motors, sending the vote now onto the entire membership Thursday afternoon. Though thousands of UAW workers will still be off the job as the union hasn't chosen just yet to end the strike. 

Details of UAW tentative agreement with GM released

Details of the tentative deal between the UAW and General Motors have been released as we wait for union leadership to vote to send the deal to union members.

Trust is next challenge in GM-UAW tentative agreement says PR expert

As General Motors and the United Auto Workers agree on a tentative labor contract Wednesday, trust becomes a key factor in moving the deal forward.

UAW GM Council recommends approval for tentative deal

The UAW GM Council has recommended ratification of the tentative agreement but said the strike to conitnue until it has been approved by union members.

Wine Wednesday: Shady Lane Cellars

Leelanau Peninsula's Shady Lane Cellars and the winery is celebrating its 20th year in business this year. It also recently earned six honors for all six wines its staff entered in the 2019 Michigan Wine Competition. Winemaker, Kasey Wierzba of Shady Lane Cellars shares her fall wine picks.

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.