General Motors CEO Mary Barra Goes Back To DC To Face Tough Questions From House Committee Members
Mary Barra heads back to D.C., this time to face House members armed with more details about the ignition switch debacle.
Obama’s Pittsburgh Pledge To Spur Innovation Isn’t Likely To Deliver Those Million Manufacturing Jobs He Promised
The president said he’ll give entrepreneurs access costly technology. That won’t create the 29,000 manufacturing jobs he needs every month.
GM Ignition Switch Recall Reignites Debate Over Whether Public Should Have Access To Technical Service Bulletins
Right now, you have to pay to know what automakers are telling mechanics and the government about car defects.
LGBT Rights: Obama Executive Order Is Likely To Change How Contractors Do Business
Obama's executive order will ban discrimination by companies that win federal contracts.
How 430 People Shut Down Philadelphia Rail Service And Why President Obama Got Involved
Workers closed train service around Philadelphia, and now unions and transport officials must answer to the president.
Latest 2016 Bentley SUV Photo Reveals Headlight Changes From Concept Version Unveiled In Geneva In 2012
German auto spies have captured the most revealing photo of the 2016 Bentley EXP 9 F SUV.
Tesla, BMW And Nissan Are In Talks To Collaborate On Electric Car Charging Standards
Like mobile gadgets, electric vehicle brands have different charging adapters. Top electric car manufacturers want to change that.
Airbag Recalls: Honda Says It Could Call Back Over A Million Cars To Check If Airbags Provided By Takata Could Rupture When Deployed
Automaker says it could follow Toyota in recalling cars to check airbags made by company involved in antitrust shenanigans.
In A Post-Recession US Job Market, Employers Take Months To Make Hiring Decisions
Companies that survived the Great Recession are a lot more cautious in their hiring decisions.
Chevy Camaro Recall: GM Says Ignition Switch Problem Can Be Fixed With New Key
General Motors has another ignition switch problem, but insists it's not as big of a deal as the other one.
Labor Rights Groups Want Big Retailers To Help Improve Guest Worker Conditions In Their Supply Chains
Amid congressional inaction on immigration, the private sector is asked to help improve conditions in the seafood industry.
Toyota Recall Triggers US Probe Of Takata Airbag Parts
U.S. safety agency wants to know how many more cars in the industry have air bags installed that are prone to rupture.
Millennials Will Need To Rely On Themselves In Retirement More Than Boomers Do, Says Report
Even as millennials look for a first job, a new report makes it clear that their financial struggles are likely to be lifelong.
US Job Openings Are Back To September 2007 Levels, But Companies Are In No Rush To Fill Them
Employers are posting “Help Wanted” ads at rates not seen since before the Great Recession, but filling those jobs is another story.
Facing Age Discrimination, Older Job Seekers Edit Work History And Disguise Their Ages On Resumes
America’s older job-seekers combat persistent age discrimination and the stigma of long-term unemployment by pruning their work histories.
President Obama Unveils Aggressive Plan To Ease Student Debt Burden
The president also urged Republicans to support legislation that would give debtors more muscle against lenders.
Obama To Announce Student Loan Debt Relief, Expansion Of ‘Pay As You Earn’
U.S. student loans outstanding recently broke a trillion dollars and is impeding economic activity of recent college grads.
American Jobs Report Shows Vigor
Another solid jobs report can't disguise weak wage growth and persistent long-term unemployment.
GM Will Not Rule Out Court Battle Against Victims Of Ignition Switch Flaw
The automaker says it will pay some victims of its faulty ignition switch, but for those injured before June 9, 2009? It's complicated.
GM Ignition Switch Recall investigation: CEO Mary Barra Says 'No One Took Responsibility'
General Motors CEO Mary Barra blames underlings for keeping vital information from executives related to fatal ignition switch flaw.
Wal-Mart Protests Highlight Issues For Working Moms, Ahead Of Shareholder Meeting
Wal-Mart’s low wages and unpredictable scheduling practices are the target of demonstrations this week.
GM CEO Mary Barra Is Likely To Be Exonerated In Valukas Investigation Of Ignition Switch Recall: Report
The auto giant's first female leader is expected to be exonerated of any responsibility for lethal product flaws in an in-house investigation.
Tesla Motors Outlines Difficulties In Tracking Conflict Minerals In Its Supply Chain
A new rule requires companies to disclose where they get certain minerals. That’s easier said than done.
GM Ignition Switch Recall: Valukas Report Expected Out This Week, Could Answer Key Questions About What GM Knew And When About Fatal Design Flaw
Former federal prosecutor Anton Valukas is about to release a comprehensive explanation of GM’s yearslong ignition switch debacle.
Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg Wants To Fix San Francisco-Area Public Schools
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is donating $120 million to Bay Area public schools, and a messy affair in New Jersey was a "big influence."
What Defines An Amazon Employee? German Workers Walk Off The Job Demanding They Be Treated Like Retailers
German employees at two Amazon.com facilities are on strike amid wage negotiations that hinge on job titles.
May US New Auto Sales Forecast: SAAR Forecast At 16.1M Vehicles With Strongest Growth From Nissan, Chrysler And Toyota
The strong car-buying pace shows consumers are more financially confident than they’ve been in years, but all is not well for factory workers.
German Jobless Numbers Rise Unexpectedly; Blame The Weather
The number of jobless Germans increased by 24,000 in May, the biggest jump in five years.
Labor Abuse Allegations Against Bible School Founder A Familiar Refrain Among Guest Workers
A Bible college founder is accused of using students’ immigration status to coerce them to work for as little as 90 cents an hour.
GM Recall: Canada Probes Fatal Accidents That Could Raise Ignition Switch Death Toll
Canada confirms it is examining two fatal accidents in cars subject to the GM ignition switch recall.