Wagner Brake Brand to Offer Consumers Up to $50 Cash Back on Brake Jobs
From March 1 through April 30, consumers can take advantage of Wagner Brake’s “The Best for Less!” promotion, which offers up to $50 in cash back.
Herman Trend Alert: The Growth in Green Jobs
We expect to see this green jobs sector growing exponentially, as President Obama launches his initiatives and people want to save our planet.
Economic Policy Institute: More Than 3 Million Jobs Would Disappear if U.S. Automakers Go Bankrupt
A separate report from The Engine of Democracy, a coalition of auto suppliers, dealers and others, says the number of jobs at risk is closer to six million.
Herman Trend Alert: On-the-Edge Jobs
This Herman Trend Alert is the first in a series about jobs on the leading edge of technologies.
Daimler to Close Sterling Trucks Division; Cut 3,500 Jobs
Daimler AG, one of the world’s largest producers of heavy duty vehicles, plans to close its Sterling Trucks division.
Toyota Opens Second Facility in Michigan; Plant Aims to Add 1,100 Jobs by 2010
YORK TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Toyota Technical Center (TTC) celebrated the grand opening of its new engineering and safety testing facilities in Michigan this week. Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Congressman John Dingell, as well as several hundred government officials, community leaders, suppliers and Toyota team members attended the ceremony. TTC, a division of
Online Bidding to “Swap” Jobs with NASCAR Driver Michael Waltrip Ends Thursday
PHOENIX — NASCAR fans who want to experience owning their own race team have only two days remaining to bid on the Best Western “Fan Swap” – an opportunity to “swap” jobs for a day with two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip. The highest bid for this one-of-a-kind auction, organized by Best Western International, The
Dirty Jobs Host Mike Rowe to Give Keynote Address at The Work Truck Show 2009
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — In a speech that’s sure to convince everyone present that they’ve got it good I no matter what their job description, Mike Rowe, host and producer of the Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs TV series, will give the keynote address at The Work Truck Show 2009 and 45th Annual National Truck Equipment
Autoliv to Cut Up to 3,000 Jobs in U.S.
DETROIT — Autoliv, a Sweden-based manufacturer of air bags and seat belts, plans to cut as many as 3,000 jobs at its North American Headquarters and Technical Center, located in Michigan. According to a report from the Detroit Free Press, the job cuts are expected to save Autoliv $120 million annually.
Pirelli Carlisle Cuts 60 Manufacturing Jobs
Pirelli’s Carlisle, England, factory, which employs 1,000 workers, is set to cut back 60 jobs from the firm’s operation due to foreign competition and lost orders, say local news sources. The job cuts are to come into effect in the fall of this year. Pirelli’s spokesmen have told news sources that the cuts are necessary