Big 3 automakers will partially shut down US plants, bolster safety measures to protect workers

The UAW and the big three automakers have agreed to not close its manufacturing plants, in exchange for new safety measures and an increase in adherence to CDC recommendations on social distancing in the workplace. 

Amazon limiting shipments to warehouses for next 3 weeks

Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.

UAW pressing Big Three to close US factories for coronavirus concerns

The United Auto Workers union is pressing the Big Three - Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler, to shut down all U.S. plants amid the coronavirus state of emergency.

UAW, big three automakers enhancing protections for workers

The UAW is teaming up with Ford, General Motors, and FCA to expand protections to workers amid a worsening outbreak of the coronavirus.

For Walt Disney World, this will be the longest closure in its history

Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.

Mayor Duggan: No plans to close schools at this time

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan told reporters during a press conference the city has no plans to close its public schools.

Former UAW President Gary Jones will plead guilty

Gary Jones, the former president of the UAW will plead guilty to charges of embezzlement, racketeering and filing false tax returns.

Former UAW President Gary Jones charged with corruption, embezzling

Federal prosecutors have charged the former president of the United Auto Workers with corruption, alleging he conspired with others at the union to embezzle more than $1 million

UAW bans domestic, international travel over coronavirus concerns

The UAW has banned international and domestic travel for workers as a precaution in the growing concerns over the spread of coronavirus.

Chief Craig pulls officers off DEA taskforce in aftermath of Kenyel Brown

Detroit police have ended its partnership with a DEA taskforce following the case of Kenyel Brown, the convicted informant who was let out of prison early and went on to allegedly kill six people.