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DAVID KOENIG

DAVID KOENIG

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UAW poised for midnight strike at plants in Wayne, Michigan, Toledo, Ohio, and Wentzville, Missouri

The United Auto Workers union says it will go on strike at three factories as it presses Detroit companies to come up with better wage and benefit offers

UAW poised for midnight strike at plants in Wayne, Michigan, Toledo, Ohio, and Wentzville, Missouri
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UAW chief says offers from Detroit companies are inadequate, says union is ready to go on strike

With just over 24 hours left before a strike deadline, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain says offers from Detroit automakers aren’t enough and the union is getting ready to strike

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The auto workers strike will drive up car prices, but not right away — unless consumers panic

If the United Auto Workers strike isn't settled soon, consumers will see higher prices for new cars — and not just the ones from Detroit

The auto workers strike will drive up car prices, but not right away — unless consumers panic
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United Auto Workers threaten to expand targeted strike if there is no substantive progress by Friday

The United Auto Workers union is preparing to expand its strike against Detroit’s Big Three unless it sees progress in contract negotiations

United Auto Workers threaten to expand targeted strike if there is no substantive progress by Friday
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Jeep maker Stellantis makes a new contract offer as auto workers prepare to expand their strike

Detroit carmakers are announcing more layoffs that they blame on fallout from the United Auto Workers strike

Jeep maker Stellantis makes a new contract offer as auto workers prepare to expand their strike
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Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support

Auto workers have expanded their strike against major carmakers, walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts-distribution centers in 20 states

Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support
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Auto workers still have room to expand their strike against car makers. But they also face risks

Even after escalating its strike against Detroit automakers, the United Auto Workers union still has plenty of leverage in its effort to force the companies to agree to significant increases in pay and benefits

Auto workers still have room to expand their strike against car makers. But they also face risks
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Auto workers union to announce plans on Friday to expand strike in contract dispute with companies

The United Auto Workers union says it will announce on Friday how it plans to expand its strike against Detroit’s three automakers

Auto workers union to announce plans on Friday to expand strike in contract dispute with companies
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United Auto Workers strikes spread as 7,000 more workers at two plants join the picket line

The United Auto Workers union expanded its strikes against Detroit automakers, ordering 7,000 more workers to walk off the job in Illinois and Michigan

United Auto Workers strikes spread as 7,000 more workers at two plants join the picket line
Business|Science|Technology

Founder of Joby Aviation says electric air taxis will be in service in 2025

Joby Aviation is working to develop electric-powered aircraft that will take off and land like a helicopter but fly like a small plane

Founder of Joby Aviation says electric air taxis will be in service in 2025
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More Americans support striking auto workers than car companies, an AP-NORC poll shows

More Americans sympathize with the striking auto workers than with the three big car companies that employ them

More Americans support striking auto workers than car companies, an AP-NORC poll shows
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Delta Air Lines posts $1.11 billion profit for the third quarter and sees strong holiday bookings

Delta Air Lines says it made $1.11 billion in the third quarter, thanks to planes that were packed with travelers this summer

Delta Air Lines posts $1.11 billion profit for the third quarter and sees strong holiday bookings
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A busy summer pushes United Airlines to a $1.14 billion profit, but fuel cost will hurt 4Q results

The summer travel season was very good for U.S. airlines, but rising fuel prices and the Israel-Hamas war are setting up a turbulent fourth quarter

A busy summer pushes United Airlines to a $1.14 billion profit, but fuel cost will hurt 4Q results
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United Airlines rolling out plan that lets passengers in economy class with window seats board first

United Airlines says that it will start boarding passengers in economy class with window seats first starting next week, a move that will speed up boarding times for flights

United Airlines rolling out plan that lets passengers in economy class with window seats board first
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Delta Air Lines scales back changes to its loyalty program after a revolt by customers

Delta Air Lines will move more slowly in tweaking its frequent-flyer program after customers complained loudly about changes the airline announced back in September

Delta Air Lines scales back changes to its loyalty program after a revolt by customers
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American Airlines lost $545 million in the third quarter on higher labor costs while rivals prosper

American Airlines is reporting a $545 million loss for the third quarter due to higher labor costs

American Airlines lost $545 million in the third quarter on higher labor costs while rivals prosper
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US auto workers' union boss says strikes will continue in bid for better offers from companies

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Friday that while Detroit’s automakers have increased their wage and benefit offers, he believes the union can gain more if it holds out longer in its contract talks

US auto workers' union boss says strikes will continue in bid for better offers from companies
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Spirit Airlines cancels dozens of flights to inspect some of its planes. Disruptions will last days

Spirit Airlines is canceling about 100 flights because it's pulling some planes out of service for inspections

Spirit Airlines cancels dozens of flights to inspect some of its planes. Disruptions will last days
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Autoworkers strike at Stellantis plant shutting down big profit center, 41,000 workers now picketing

The United Auto Workers union has once again escalated its strikes against Detroit Three automakers, this time adding a factory that makes Ram pickup trucks for Stellantis

Autoworkers strike at Stellantis plant shutting down big profit center, 41,000 workers now picketing
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An off-duty pilot is accused of trying to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air jet in midflight

An off-duty pilot riding in the cockpit of a Horizon Air passenger jet tried to shut down the engines in midflight

An off-duty pilot is accused of trying to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air jet in midflight
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How safe are cockpits? Aviation experts weigh in after security scare on board Horizon Air flight

Aviation experts say the incident in which an off-duty pilot tried to disable a jetliner in midflight renews questions about the threat posed by insiders — airline workers who have special access to places where passengers can't go

How safe are cockpits? Aviation experts weigh in after security scare on board Horizon Air flight
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Boeing loses $1.6 billion on fewer deliveries of airliners and higher costs for Air Force One

Boeing is reporting a loss of $1.64 billion in the third quarter

Boeing loses $1.6 billion on fewer deliveries of airliners and higher costs for Air Force One
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Southwest Airlines quarterly profit slides 30% and says growth will slow next year

Southwest Airlines earned $193 million in the third quarter, 30% less than its profit a year ago

Southwest Airlines quarterly profit slides 30% and says growth will slow next year
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Biden administration takes on JetBlue as its fight against industry consolidation goes to court

The Biden administration and JetBlue Airways are facing off in court over the Biden administration's effort to stop JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines

Biden administration takes on JetBlue as its fight against industry consolidation goes to court
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Delta says pilot accused of threatening to shoot the captain no longer works for the airline

Delta Air Lines says the pilot accused of threatening to shoot the plane’s captain during a flight no longer works for the airline

Delta says pilot accused of threatening to shoot the captain no longer works for the airline

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