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June 2, 2025 ~ President Trump raised steel tariffs 50%. Marick Masters joins Kevin to discuss this.
May 13, 2025 ~ The US and China have agreed to slash tariffs for 90 days. Marick Masters joins Kevin to discuss this.
April 9, 2025 ~ Marick Masters joins Kevin to discuss the Chinese tariffs that are now in place.
James welcomes back internationally renowned business and management expert Marick Masters as President Trump's auto tariffs go into effect. What can we expect in the short term and long term from these fees on imported vehicles and parts? Plus, what about the President's handling of federal unions? And the one thing that could turn America's economy red hot: tax reform.Discover more at Enjoyer.com/PodcastFollow Marick on X: @MarickMastersFollow James on X: @DownI75 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com
March 25, 2026 ~ The auto industry is unsure if they will face tariffs next week. Marick Masters, business professor and labor expert at Wayne State University, joins Kevin to discuss this further.
Is Michigan being left behind in America's push to re-industrialize? James welcomes internationally renowned labor expert Marick Masters to break down Michigan's economic future, the role of unions, and why jobs keep moving elsewhere. Masters, author of The New UAW, unpacks the impact of trade policies, right-to-work laws, and government regulation on the auto industry. Discover more at Enjoyer.com/PodcastFollow Marick on X: @MarickMastersRead marick masters on SubstackFollow James on X: @DownI75 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganenjoyer.substack.com
February 14, 2025 ~ Yesterday, President Trump signed a reciprocal tariff plan. Marick Masters, business professor and labor expert at Wayne State University, joins Kevin to discuss this.
February 6, 2025 ~ What is the impact of the USPS current standing with packages from China? Marick Masters, business professor and labor expert at Wayne State University, joins Kevin to discuss this.
December 20, 2024 ~ Amazon workers have gone on strike. Wayne State's Marick Masters joins Kevin to discuss how this could impact Christmas.
December 17, 2024 ~ Consumers are concerned about tariffs under a Trump administration and going on shopping sprees to prepare. Wayne State's Marick Masters joins Kevin to look into this idea.
December 17, 2024 ~ Full Show: Kevin is joined by Andy Arena and Sheriff Mike Bouchard to reflect on the school shooting in Wisconsin. Wayne State's Marick Masters calls in to discuss those going on shopping sprees due to tariff concerns. Rick and Sue Snyder stop by ahead of filling in for Paul W. Smith.
December 4, 2024 ~ Donald Trump has vowed to block the sale of US Steel. Wayne State's Marick Masters joins Marie Osborne to discuss this.
October 1, 2024 ~ Today, port workers went on strike. Marick Masters, business professor and labor expert at Wayne State University, joins Kevin to share the impact this may have on the country.
Marick Masters, Business Professor; Director of Labor Studies at Wayne State University joins Ryan Wrecker to talk about Teamsters not supporting either candidate and more.
Ryan Wrecker is filling in for Mark Reardon. It talk with Marick Masters, Business Professor, Director of Labor Studies at Wayne State University. Audio of Donald Trump telling the story about his ear.
Ryan Wrecker is filling in for Mark Reardon; Today we have Marick Masters, Business Professor; Director of Labor Studies at Wayne State University to talk Teamsters decision NOT to make an endorsement of either Kamala Harris or President Bush. Curtis Houck, Managing Editor of News Busters to talk about legacy bias covering the election. Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of the Job Creators Network to get his take on yesterday's FED action on interest rates. Jeff Mordock, White House Correspondent for the Washington Times to talk about price gouging and more. Finally, Steven Bucci, Heritage Scholar specializing in cybersecurity and military special operations to see what's going on with those exploding pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon?
April 22, 2024 ~ Workers at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee voted to join the UAW, in a historic victory for the union. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Wayne State University professor Marick Masters about the next steps for the UAW to unionize foreign automakers.
Feb. 19, 2024 ~ The UAW is threatening a strike at the Kentucky Ford plant. Wayne State University's Marick Masters, joins Kevin and Tom to break down what this means for the auto industry.
November 30, 2023 ~ Marick Masters, Professor in the Department of Management and Information Systems at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about the UAW saying they'll look to double its auto industry membership.
Workers at MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino in Greektown have voted to ratify a new contract. Casino employees at MGM Grand Detroit remain on strike, holding out for a better deal. Marick Masters, Chair of the Department of Finance at Wayne State University and organized labor expert, joined Stephen to compare the Detroit Casino Council with the United Automotive Workers, the logistics of bringing together multiple unions, and the difficulties of multi-employer bargaining.
October 25, 2023 ~ Wayne State University Business Professor and Labor Expert Marick Masters spoke with Paul W about the ongoing UAW/Big 3 talks.
Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
October 17, 2023 ~ Marick Masters, business professor and labor expert at Wayne State University, joins Kevin and Tom about the latest on the UAW negotiations and the UAW's response to Ford.
It's been a month and the UAW strikes are still ongoing. How long will they go for and what kind of deal may the UAW workers negotiate with the auto companies? Detroit Free Press writer Phoebe Wall Howard and Wayne State University Finance Chair and labor expert Marick Masters join Stephen to discuss.
On the balance, have labor unions benefited American labor? The history of UAW is the story of labor demanding a share of the profits. It's the story of how presidents and politics impact private labor contracts. It's also the story of a corruption scandal at a union with a reputation for high integrity. What compels union leaders to call a strike? And why do unions strike so often? Actually, the premise of the second question here is incorrect. As Dr. Marick Masters of Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business, HbN's guest for this subject, explains in our podcast, the notes for which are provided below, in the manufacturing and related sectors union strike activity has significantly diminished in recent decades in comparison to the 1950s and '60s. But the struggle has been the same - the demand that companies treat similar to other equity partners. While this episode is mostly about the United Auto Workers (UAW), as you will note, Dr. Masters, who has been involved in high-level labor negotiations, will shed light on the broader union history in the US and Europe and draw comparisons between UAW and other unions. In this episode, Dr. Masters discusses many fascinating topics, including the following: The struggle of UAW's founding years. Unions in WWII - the Arsenal of Democracy. Predictably adversarial - the fraught relationship between UAW and the Big Three. The call for labor to be treated similarly to other equity partners. What compels union leaders to call a strike? Union negotiations and agreements, local and national Have strikes in the auto industry decreased in the late 20th century? Corruption at the UAW told through Dr. Masters' book The UAW: An Iconic Union Falls in Scandal How do unions make money anyway? Dr. Masters has written a book about it, Trade Union Finance: How Labor Organizations Raise and Spend Money. Is the UAW fundamentally different than other unions? How US Presidents have responded to union strikes? On the balance, have labor unions benefited American labor? Is UAW's strike a big deal in Detroit? Now, in 2023? For more details on this episode, including fast facts, history highlights, images and more, read my post on HbN's site. Unions in Starbucks, Amazon & more: Last year when Amazon and Starbucks workers went on strike, and when it looked like employees at Trader Joe's and Microsoft may also strike, I spoke with Dr. Kate Bronfenbrenner about the history of labor unions in the U.S. She shared the history of unions in the service industries, such as healthcare and hospitality. And she told me how the history of America's labor unions is tightly intertwined with the history of immigration. Dr. Bronfenbrenner also enlightened me about a point I hadn't appreciated before - that unions also fight to protect the climate. You can listen to that episode here: https://bit.ly/HbN-S2E23s I hope you enjoy these episodes. Adel Host of the History Behind News podcast Watch my guests & I on YouTube SUPPORT: Click here and join our other supporters in the news peeler community. Thank you.
The UAW strike is nearing a month in and Shawn Fain's strategy has been different than in strikes past. Wayne State Professor of Management and labor expert Marick Masters joins guest host Jake Neher from the Automotive News to break down the UAW's successful strategy.
The UAW strike is nearing a month in and Shawn Fain's strategy has been different than in strikes past. Wayne State Professor of Management and labor expert Marick Masters joins guest host Jake Neher from the Automotive News to break down the UAW's successful strategy.
Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
October 12, 2023 ~ Marick Masters, Professor in the Department of Management and Information Systems at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about the UAW's surprise strike of the Kentucky Truck Plant that makes the Ford Super Duty pickup.
October 9, 2023 ~ Marick Masters, Professor in the Department of Management and Information Systems at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about the UAW not expanding strikes amid progress in the talks with General Motors.
October 9, 2023 ~ Wayne State University Business Professor and Labor Expert Marick Masters talks with Chris Alberta about the ongoing talks between the UAW and the Big 3 automakers.
September 26, 2023 ~ Marick Masters, business professor and labor expert at Wayne State University, joins Kevin and Tom to talk about if the President's visit today will impact the UAW negotiations.
September 25, 2023 ~ Wayne State University Business Professor and Labor Expert Marick Masters updates Paul W on the ongoing labor talks with the UAW and the Big 3 automakers.
The United Auto Workers union is on strike at three different factories. We ask the Wall Street Journal's Nora Eckert what the union workers want, and management professor Marick Masters explains why the Detroit Big Three are reluctant to give it to them. This episode was produced by Jon Ehrens and Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Amanda Lewellyn with help from Hady Mawajdeh and Amina Al-Sadi, engineered by Patrick Boyd and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 18, 2023 ~ Full Show. Kevin and Tom are joined by Marick Masters, Dave Dulio, and Lloyd Jackson to discuss the latest with the UAW. Sean Baligian also calls in to recap the Lions vs. Seahawks game with Kevin and Tom.
September 18, 2023 ~ Marick Masters, Business professor and Labor expert at Wayne State University, joins Kevin and Tom to talk about what the Big 3 have to do to get a UAW deal.
September 12, 2023 ~ Wayne State University Business Professor and Labor Expert Marick Masters gives Paul W an update on the ongoing labor talks between the UAW and the Big 3.
September 5, 2023 ~ Wayne State University Business professor and labor expert Marick Masters talks with Paul about how UAW President Shawn Fain is 'shocked' at Biden's opinion that an auto strike is unlikely.
September 1, 2023 ~ Marick Masters, business professor and labor expert at Wayne State University, talks with Kevin and Marie about how the UAW filed unfair labor practice charges against General Motors and Stellantis for "an illegal refusal to bargain in good faith.”
August 24, 2023 ~ Wayne State University Business Professor and Labor expect Marick Masters talks with Paul W about Stellantis being an 'economic powerhouse' in the UAW talks.
August 9, 2023 ~ Marick Masters, business professor and labor expert at Wayne State University, talks with Kevin and Tom about how UAW President Shawn Fain took the contract proposals from Stellantis literally threw them into the trash yesterday.
August 8, 2023 ~ Wayne State University business professor and labor expert Marick Masters chats with Paul W about strike talk being prevalent as UAW negotiates with the Big 3.
July 24, 2023 ~ Marick Masters, business professor and labor expert at Wayne State University, joins Kevin and Tom to talk about what happened between the UAW and the Big Three negotiations.
Marick Masters on UAW - The Mitch Albom Show - March 27, 2023
Stephen Henderson talks with labor experts Steven Greenhouse of The Century Foundation and Marick Masters of Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business about the vote by Staten Island, NY warehouse workers and what it means for the union movement going forward.
Show #1207. If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Friday 10th September. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. TESLA MODEL Y LANDS IN NETHERLANDS IN 30% PLUGIN SHARE MONTH - The Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market continues in the fast lane, with 6,637 plugin registrations logged last month. That meant that last month's PEV share of the overall passenger auto market reached 30% (20% BEV), pulling the year-to-date PEV share to 22% (12% BEV) and the total tally to 45,426 units - In August, the plugin sales leader was again the Kia Niro EV, with 753 registrations, placing it as the leader in the overall auto market. The runner-up was the Skoda Enyaq, with the Czech station-wagon-disguised-as-a-crossover registering 487 units. - BEVs are returning to form, getting 66% of August's registrations. Original Source : https://cleantechnica.com/2021/09/09/tesla-model-y-lands-in-netherlands-in-30-plugin-share-month TESLA PLANS ENERGY TRADING TEAM AS COMPANY EXPANDS BATTERY PROJECTS - Electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is looking to staff an energy trading team to support its battery and renewable power projects, according to Tesla's website and an employee post on the career site LinkedIn.com. - The company plans to use an in-house automated trading platform, called Autobidder, for "bidding batteries into multiple wholesale energy markets," according to the job description on Tesla's website. - The job requires expertise in wholesale electricity markets, and the candidate will "lead trading and real-time operations for battery, solar, and wind projects participating in wholesale energy markets," using Autobidder, according to the job posting. Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/tesla-plans-begin-trading-solar-wind-battery-storage-energy-2021-09-08 WHY RIVIAN'S "TANK TURN" STATIONARY SPIN FEATURE IS DELAYED - First, unless conditions are perfect, it's possible each wheel will have a different amount of grip than the others and require more or less power to break traction. While the truck's computer can read the road surface via suspension inputs as you're driving, there's no good way for it to know exactly what the surface under each tire is like when you come to a stop. If any wheel is getting too much or too little power during a Tank Turn, it can cause the vehicle to spin off in a random direction instead of rotating in one place. Power delivery has to be programmed very carefully to respond to changing grip before and during a Tank Turn. You can see this issue crop up right at the beginning of the video. - because the truck's wheelbase isn't square (that is, because there's more distance between the front and rear axles than there is between the wheels on either side of each axle), it won't always rotate around the exact center of the vehicle, especially if the surface isn't consistent. If the point of rotation is off center, it can cause the vehicle to spin off in any direction instead of rotating in one place. A safeguard needs to be programmed to recognize this situation and either correct it or end the Tank Turn. - In order to execute a Tank Turn, all four wheels have to break traction. Once that happens, the truck is at the mercy of physics. If the surface is inclined in any direction, the truck will slide that direction as it spins. - During testing, Rivian discovered the amount of power needed to get all four wheels spinning results in a lot of wheel speed, which ends up making the truck spin around very fast. From inside the truck, it's a hell of a ride, so much so there's concern it'll scare drivers who aren't ready for it · Original Source : https://www.motortrend.com/news/why-rivian-tank-turn-stationary-spin-feature-is-delayed MERCEDES-BENZ'S MAYBACH EV CONCEPT HELPS THE RICH FEEL EVEN BETTER ABOUT THEMSELVES - Mercedes-Benz has shown off the electric Maybach EQS, an opulent concept car that the company says is a preview of what the future of high-end electric cars may look like. The company revealed the EV SUV at the IAA Mobility show, where it also announced a G-Class SUV concept, and a more attainable electric sedan. - Mercedes says the interior is supposed to remind you of a yacht, and the SUV has something called a “Chauffeur package.” - Mercedes calls the concept “a clear preview of the first fully electric series-production model” in the Maybach line, and the company already has an EV platform kicking around that it could put to use. It's not a subtle car, so I'm sure it won't be hard to miss when something like it eventually hits the road Original Source : https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/9/22664950/mercedes-maybach-eqs-electric-suv-concept-future-luxury VOLVO'S ELECTRIC XC40 RECHARGE ALREADY SOLD OUT IN AUSTRALIA, WITH "HUNDREDS" ON ORDER - The first allocation in Australia of the all-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge is already exhausted, Volvo has confirmed with The Driven. - “The entire initial allocation of hundreds is spoken for,” Volvo's spokesperson told The Driven in a note. However, those wanting to place orders will still be able to sit behind the wheel by early 2022. “New orders placed from today are planned for arrival during February 2022,” they added. - The XC40 Recharge is offered in only one configuration, with a predicted 418km driving range from its 78kWh battery and a plethora of Volvo safety systems. Original Source : https://thedriven.io/2021/09/09/volvos-electric-xc40-recharge-already-sold-out-in-australia-with-hundreds-on-order NYC DOT LOOKS TO BUILD ONE OF THE LARGEST EV CHARGING NETWORKS IN THE US - The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) recently shared extensive plans to support the influx of EVs in the area by deploying four DC fast chargers as part of its city-operated fast-charging network. With nearly 50,000 chargers planned by 2030 as part of an ambitious plan, NYC's government looks to build one of the largest municipal charging networks in the country. - Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) has signed new legislation to support the state's efforts outlined below. The legislation sets a new goal for all new passenger cars and trucks sold in New York State to be zero emissions by 2035. - In a recent release from the NYPA alongside the NYC DOT and EVconnect, the group has successfully installed four of 28 planned DC fast charging plugs within city-owned municipal garages. The initial goal for this city-owned and operated charging network is 80 plugs by 2025. - The recently shared plan outlines ambitious, city-wide climate goals for the next decade, citing that NYC will need 400,000 drivers to switch to EVs by 2030 and will work to provide the charging infrastructure to support them. Original Source : https://electrek.co/2021/09/09/nyc-dot-looks-to-build-one-of-the-largest-ev-charging-networks-in-the-us UNIONS MIGHT HAMPER THE MOVE TO ZERO EMISSIONS - President Joe Biden wants to corner the market on electric vehicles. In August, he announced a target that by 2030, half of the vehicles sold in the United States will be battery electric, fuel-cell electric or plug-in hybrid. It would be a seismic shift for an auto industry dominated by gas-powered vehicles. But resistance to Biden's ambitious goal is coming from a surprising stakeholder: the United Autoworkers Union, one of Biden's oldest political allies. - There are tens of thousands of auto workers in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio involved in producing internal combustion engines, Wayne State University professor and UAW labor expert Marick Masters told CNN. With many fewer parts to electric vehicles and less labor required, there are natural questions about what impact the transition could have on jobs. - Union leaders told CNN they recognize an ally in Biden and have praised the president's pro-union rhetoric. For now, they are relying on Biden's and Congressional Democrats' word that they'll attempt to boost union-made cars with tax credits — something that is far from guaranteed. Original Source : https://edition.cnn.com/2021/09/08/business/biden-uaw-electric-vehicles-climate/index.html RENAULT WANTS TO PROLONG THE FOSSIL FUEL ERA Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2021/09/09/renault-wants-to-prolong-the-fossil-fuel-era CUPRA LAUNCHES NEW EV&ME APP Original Source : https://electriccarsreport.com/2021/09/cupra-launches-new-evme-app OCTOPUS ENERGY'S ELECTRIC JUICE NETWORK HITS 100,000 CHARGERS MILESTONE Original Source : https://electriccarsreport.com/2021/09/octopus-energys-electric-juice-network-hits-100000-chargers-milestone/ FREMONT PD BRINGS ON TESLA MODEL Y AS PATROL VEHICLE TO SAVE TAXPAYERS Original Source : https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/fremont-pd-brings-tesla-model-y-on-patrol-to-save-taxpayers-money HOW ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SITES CAN BENEFIT FARMERS Original Source : https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/diversification/how-electric-vehicle-charging-sites-can-benefit-farmers APPLE WATCH EXEC TAKES OVER SECRETIVE CAR PROJECT Original Source : https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/9/22665353/apple-watch-kevin-lync-project-titan-electric-car QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM IAA mobility show is this week. 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