Transportation equipment industry
About 500 UAW officials gathered to hear details of the contracts covering 185,000 workers at GM and Delphi Automotive Systems. The union said the deal gives the average assembly worker $29,900 in wage increases, bonuses, and holidays during the next four years. The UAW's executive council
Transportation equipment industry
Hewlett-Packard Company made headlines on September 28, 1999, when Johnny Herbert and the Stewart-Ford racing team claimed their first-ever victory at the European Formula One Grand Prix. The triumph marked a significant milestone for the team, which had been working closely with HP to develop advanced computer systems for designing
Transportation equipment industry
A three-hour negotiation period resulted in a tentative, three-year contract between the Ford Motor Company and the Canadian Auto Workers union, averting a threatened strike at midnight. The agreement mirrors the terms of a similar four-year contract negotiated by DaimlerChrysler A.G. with the United Automobile Workers union last Thursday.
Microsoft Corp.
The partnership between the Microsoft Corporation and the Ford Motor Company, a joint venture offering built-to-order automobiles via the World Wide Web, signifies the profound impact of electronic commerce on the auto industry. At a news conference, Microsoft and Ford executives emphasized that the online service would not displace the
Transportation equipment industry
Talks between Ford Motor in Canada and the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union have improved, with a settlement now possible as a strike deadline looms. Despite initial anger over Ford's initial wage and benefits offer, the union leader, Buzz Hargrove, is now optimistic about the chances of avoiding
Microsoft Corp.
As the tech giant's plans for the Internet evolve, a series of announcements expected this week aims to emphasize its narrower focus on providing software for the World Wide Web and electronic commerce services. Microsoft's alliance with Ford Motor Company's MSN Carpoint, its online
Transportation equipment industry
Jaguar, one of the most evocative names in British motor racing, has formally joined the Formula One fold, announcing an all-UK driver line-up in Eddie Irvine and Johnny Herbert. The team, acquired by Ford, will rebrand as Jaguar Racing at the end of the season and make its debut in
Transportation equipment industry
As labor negotiations between the United Automobile Workers union and the nation's largest auto manufacturers continued past the deadline, the union granted contract extensions to Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, and DaimlerChrysler Corporation, maintaining production levels despite record auto sales. However, wildcat strikes erupted at DaimlerChrysler, with
Transportation equipment industry
Some of the world's best entrepreneurial brains have made some of the biggest business mistakes, resulting in massive financial losses and damaged reputations. From Coca-Cola's New Coke debacle to the Sinclair C5 electric car and Ford's infamous Edsel, these high-profile blunders serve as cautionary
Transportation equipment industry
As the three-year contract between the General Motors Corporation and the United Automobile Workers union is set to expire on September 14, the company has made a proposal to offer lifetime employment guarantees to current workers with more than 10 years of seniority. This offer is aimed at addressing workers&
Transportation equipment industry
The United Automobile Workers (UAW) union has narrowed its lead-company bargaining choices to General Motors (G.M.) and DaimlerChrysler A.G., rather than focusing on Ford Motor Company, which had been the target for the last two contracts. This decision comes as the current three-year contract, covering about 350,000
Transportation equipment industry
Ford Motor Company, a global leader in the automotive industry, has chosen Macromedia Generator 2 to enhance its online presence and streamline content contribution across various departments. By leveraging Macromedia's cutting-edge technology, Ford has reduced the turnaround time for Web site graphics creation and empowered different divisions to
