In a surprising turn, workers at MGM Resorts International’s Detroit casino have rejected a proposed five-year labor contract, opting to prolong their ongoing strike, according to union officials on Monday. The Detroit Casino Council, representing five unions, announced that the new contract, despite offering the largest pay increase ever negotiated, including an immediate 18% raise …
Former NFL cornerback D.J. Hayden tragically lost his life in a car accident, as reported by the Houston Police Department. Hayden, aged 33, was one of the six victims of the incident on Saturday morning. According to authorities, a call was received around 2 a.m. regarding a traffic accident involving two vehicles, a Chrysler 300 …
Are starter homes in major cities just a myth as home prices continue to rise? Surprisingly, there are 15 major U.S. cities where starter homes can be found for under $230,000, on average, according to a recent analysis conducted by Five Star Painting, a painting services company. This average price is significantly lower than the …
After reaching a tentative agreement on Saturday with the United Auto Workers union, Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, is now facing a national labor strike in Canada. The new strikes in the Canadian province of Ontario are impacting two assembly plants that produce the Chrysler 300 sedan, Pacifica minivan, Dodge Challenger, and Charger muscle …
Local United Auto Workers union leaders approved a tentative agreement with Ford that includes $8.1 billion in new plant investments and $5,000 ratification bonuses. The 4 ½-year tentative agreement will now be presented to 57,000 UAW-Ford members for regional informational meetings and voting. The agreement was reached after targeted strikes against Ford, General Motors, and …
CNN – The funeral service for Samantha Woll, a beloved Detroit synagogue leader who was found stabbed to death over the weekend, was filled with friends and family who remembered her kindness, generosity, and dedication to helping others. As the search for her killer continues, loved ones expressed their grief and honored Woll’s impact on …
Investigators are currently searching for a motive in the tragic death of Samantha Woll, the president of the board of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue in Detroit. Woll’s lifeless body was discovered at her home on Saturday morning, with multiple stab wounds, according to the Detroit Police Department. The police found blood leading them to …
Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s the latest news you need to know: 1. The US is investing $3.5 billion in upgrading the electrical grid to withstand extreme weather events like wildfires. 2. US president Joe Biden met with Israeli leaders but did not meet Arab leaders as planned, leaving questions about relief supplies entering Gaza. …
A tragic incident occurred at a baby shower in Detroit, where a woman was shot and killed following a disagreement with a longtime friend, according to family members. Authorities have identified the victim as Phebe Williams, 53. The shooting took place on Sunday, and the identity of the shooter has not been disclosed, stated Detroit …
MGM Resorts International’s MGM Grand Detroit hotel stands in Detroit on Oct. 30, 2013. Bryan Mitchell | Bloomberg | Getty Images Thousands of casino workers in Detroit are on strike, not just auto workers. Seeking improved wages and working conditions due to the rising cost of living, these casino employees walked off their jobs on …