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Ranked: Union Membership by Industry in America This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Today, union membership stands at historic lows of 10%, a stark decline from the 33.5% peak seen in 1954. Despite […]
Last December, Hyperloop One, the futuristic transportation company pursuing Elon Musk’s dream of tube-based, airplane-speed travel, announced its shutdown. However, the concept itself has found a new lease on life in a scaled-down version overseas. According to The Verge’s Andrew J. Hawkins, “The hyperloop, in fact, lives on — as a 1/12th scale model in […]
Boeing machinists approved a new labor deal Monday, ending a more than seven-week strike that halted most of the aircraft production at the company that was already struggling with mounting losses. Machinists voted 59% in favor of the new contract, which includes 38% wage increases over four years and other improvements. The approval is a […]
Toyota and Honda have at times been called boring: Honda by its own engineers, Toyota more famously by a chairman descended from the company’s founder. But while they may not have the luster of, say, European sports cars, these two Japanese brands have enviably high resale values. That means they retain more of their purchase […]
A tourist takes a photo as the Acropolis’ Propylaea are seen in the background, in Athens, Greece, on June 28, 2024. Elias Marcou | Reuters Flights between the U.S. and Europe have not been this cheap in three years, when many countries were just lifting Covid-19 era rules. Fares are low even for the traditionally […]
Boeing union workers have been on strike for nearly 7 weeks due to a dispute on wage increases. The planemaker proposed a new deal that includes a 38% pay increase over 4 years, the union said. Union leaders said it is recommending workers to approve the deal on Monday. Thanks for signing up! Access your […]
A Hong Kong taxi driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking after leading police on a 6km (3.7 mile) car chase from Sha Tin to Lai Chi Kok. The pursuit ended at around 5am on Tuesday when the 56-year-old man’s taxi was intercepted on Tsing Sha Highway near Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre […]
Ford and Lincoln vehicles are displayed for sale at a Ford dealership on August 21, 2024 in Glendale, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images DETROIT — Ford Motor guided to the low end of its previously announced 2024 earnings forecast as it slightly topped Wall Street’s third-quarter expectations. The Detroit automaker said Monday it now […]
Tesla stock has surged since the company reported earnings on Wednesday. Wall Street analysts broke down the factors they believe are fueling the rally. Emarketer analyst Jacob Bourne said the “surprise element” was the biggest contributor. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the […]
RAVENSWOOD MANOR — The Francisco Brown Line stop’s unique mosaic pathway will be removed from the North Side station so it can be restored and relocated inside the station next year, city officials said. The hand-cut, marble mosaic, “Carpet,” by award-winning conceptual artist Ellen Harvey was installed in 2007 as part of the CTA’s Arts […]