Some people have fond memories of their community’s Thanksgiving or Christmas parade. But for General Holiefield Jr., 38, of Macomb Township it’s the Labor Day parade’s celebration of the strength and spirit of Detroit’s trade and labor organizations he recalls most. “I remember walking in the parade with my father when I was 9 years […]
Two workers at WTAP contract Legionnaires’ disease exposing the continued spread of potentially deadly diseases throughout the auto industry and Michigan.
Forvia is planning to close its seating plant in Highland Park and lay off 511 employees in the latest round of job cuts by the automotive supplier.The company expects the permanent layoffs at 13000 Oakland Park Blvd. to be complete around Sept. 23, according to a WARN notice filed with the state,…
Automotive supplier Forvia is closing its metals unit in Highland Park and laying off 268 employees, according to a WARN notice to the state.The cuts at 13000 Oakland Park Blvd. are expected to be complete by Jan. 31.Employees are represented by UAW Local 155. Union Vice President Waymon Halty said…