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Federal and state officials gathered in Lansing Tuesday to announce new standards for some federal “Battery Workforce Initiative” apprenticeships. As Colin Jackson reports, leaders say the program will help future employees of electric vehicle battery plants planned for areas around the state.
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The United Auto Workers strike against the Detroit Three ended with the union claiming significant gains over past contracts. Among those that supported the union through the strike was the Ann Arbor-based Ecology Center. In addition to gains for workers, it says the contracts are important for our future environmental health. WEMU's David Fair took a look ahead and practical impacts of the deals with the Ecology Center’s Climate and Energy Program Director, Charles Griffith.
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A respected University of Michigan economic study says an expected auto worker strike would probably have a small, short-term effect on the state’s economy if it leads to a quick bargain. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Efforts to help tackle the semiconductor chip shortage in the U.S. are underway at Washtenaw Community College. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.
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A global company that specializes in diagnosing problems in vehicles has moved its world headquarters to Dexter. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has more.
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Hyundai recently broke ground this week on a new auto safety facility in Superior Township. As WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports, it's expected to have a significant impact on the area economy.
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It's been a busy week in the federal goverment. President Joe Biden has signed several executive orders. The stock market has seen unusual gains, due to a…
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended her stay-at-home order through the end of May, while introducing a multi-step plan to get Michigan's economy going…
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President Donald Trump revved up his supporters in Grand Rapids last night on issues ranging from the Mueller investigation…to health care….to…
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Michigan is planning to boost efforts to attract and retain automotive industry jobs in engineering and design, software and coding, systems integration…