All three auto makers at once, targeting some of the most profitable plants for gm, ford and still lantus. By stopping work in only certain plants, the union can effectively bottleneck production without having to call all its members to strike at once. The union is seeking better pay and benefits, including the and of a tiered pay system, a shorter workweek and better plans for retirees. Auto makers say thats out of reach and that meeting the unions demand on worker pay would not allow them to compete with foreign car makers. The union has an advocate and President Joe Biden who has voiced his support. Meanwhile, donald trump plans to skip the second republican primary debate and instead speak to Striking Union members in detroit. We instead speak to Striking Union members in detroit. Instead speak to Striking Union members in detroit. We will be Trackina Members in detroit. We will be tracking the members in detroit. We will be tracking the fallout members in detroit. We will be trac
The Maverick Billionaire turned president but will trump and xi get down to some Serious Business or will the meeting prove to be too difficult . The rain and wind may have forced fans off the course of the masters Golf Tournament in augusta but the event that attracts the Worlds Golfing Elite is big business. Weve been crunching the numbers. Welcome to World Business report im sally bundock. Also in the programme it is Interest Rate decision day in india. Well be live in mumbai. But first, our top story. A much anticipated meeting between the leaders of the worlds two largest economies. On thursday, us President Donald Trump will host chinese Leader Xijinping at his Mar A Lago Resort in florida. It is the very first time they are meeting in person and trade ties are expected to top the agenda. Atjust over 659 billion of goods and services in 2015 its one of the biggest Trading Relationships in the world. Last week mr trump tweeted that todays meeting will be a very difficult one in th
Ta ke i can connect with my children and take them to my friends Birthday Parties and go on the old claygate every now and then and actually be present in my childrens lives. Playdate. From today, bigger businesses will have to reveal how much they pay their male and female staff and if theres a gap between their wages. Im looking at the rules and what they hope to achieve. In sport, eden hazard scores twice to keep chelsea at the top of the Premier League. And carol has the weather. Good morning. A chilly start. For many of us, a fine day with sunshine and variable amounts of cloud. Through the next the days, by sunday, it will be warmer than it has been. More in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. The Supreme Court will rule today on whether parents can take their children on holiday in term time, without Breaking The Law. Its considering the case ofjohn platt, who refused to pay a fine after taking his daughter to florida for a week in 2015. The decision could have far
Were live until 11 oclock this morning. Were also talking about Free School Meals this morning. The Labour Leader says if they win the election, they will tax Private School Fees and pay for all children in state Primary Schools to have free meals. Let us know what you think of the idea. Would it help you . Or do you think there are better ways to spend the money . Are you one of the parents paying school fees who would have to fund the policy . Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victoria live, and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. The Supreme Court will rule today on whether parents can take their children on holiday in term time, without Breaking The Law. Its considering the case ofjohn platt, who refused to pay a fine after taking his daughter to florida for a week in 2015. The decision could mean big changes for parents across england, as our Legal Affairs correspondent Clive Coleman r
To help Homeless People living on the streets. Good morning. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. A father who refused to pay a fine after taking his daughter out of school for an unauthorised holiday has lost his case at the Supreme Court. Jon platt, whos from the isle of wight, had argued that all the law required of him was to ensure that his child attended school regularly. The high court had originally ruled that the holiday did not constitute regular absenteeism but this morning the Supreme Court has overturned thatjudgement. This is how lady hale announced the ruling. Unauthorised absences have a disruptive effect. Not only on the education of the individual child, but also on the work of other pupils and of their teachers. If one pupil can be taken out whenever it suits the parent, then so can others. Different pupils might be taken out at different times, multiplying the disruptive effect. Any educational system expects people to keep the rules. Not to do so is unfair to those obedie