Generac is recalling around 64,000 generators that pose a fire and burn hazard At least three incidents involving the recalled generators left people with severe burns. Generac is offering a free repair kit to consumers. Joe Hernandez
The UAW held talks with GM and Ford over the weekend but the strike persists NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Shawn Fain of the United Auto Workers, who was elected president less than six months ago on promises to end corruption, and win back concessions given to the Big 3.
UAW strike enters Day 3: layoffs; talks ongoing Auto workers are three days into a strike at the Big Three American automakers. Talks are ongoing, but not a lot of progress has been reported yet. The automakers have announced layoffs in response. Andrea Hsu
An economist explains what the data says about how the U.S. economy is doing NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with economist Betsey Stevenson about Bidenomics and the latest economic data. Ayesha Rascoe
Less than 6 months into his UAW presidency, Shawn Fain has already shaken things up Shawn Fain has been UAW president for less than six months, elected in the first direct ballot where members picked their leadership. Now he's in the spotlight as the union starts to strike. Don Gonyea
Why you shouldn't be surprised that auto workers are asking for a 40% pay raise Bold union demands, bolstered by a tight labor market and frustration throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, are paying off in some sectors with significant raises for workers. Danielle Kaye
How Lehman's collapse 15 years ago changed the U.S. mortgage industry The global financial crisis of 2008 ushered in a new era of consumer protection, but the future of the housing market is uncertain. Joe Hernandez
Apple picking season? In Colorado, you can pick your own hemp A farm in Montrose, Colo., is showing off its harvest, letting the public take home their own CBD plant. It's like picking your own Christmas tree, with therapeutic side effects. Emma Bowman
The UAW launches a historic strike against all Big 3 automakers For the first time ever, the UAW launched a strike against all Big 3 automakers at once, starting with three locations in the Midwest. Danielle Kaye