The whys of the UAW strike and the fight around Right to Repair

The industry is grappling with power struggles Market Moves: Manufacturing | View online   October 7, 2023 From the Editor Hello and welcome back to Market Moves Manufacturing, a biweekly newsletter covering the latest news from Endeavor Business Media brands. In this edition, the top story and top half of this newsletter focuses on some sector problems (some very real and others not so much). At the forefront of everyone’s minds is, of course, the UAW strike, which has gone on for three weeks. As you’ll read, this strike may be exactly what the industry needs, although the losses are already mounting. You’ll also find a comprehensive explanation on the controversy surrounding the Right to Repair, the risks posed by cybercrime to small manufacturers, and the capabilities of a coin-sized robot. It’s a packed edition (we didn’t even get to address the unapproved plane parts controversy), and I hope you enjoy. Enjoying this newsletter? Interested in similar ones about energy, EVs, cybersecurity or infrastructure? Check out our full market moves lineup Market Moves right here. -        – Jennifer Ramsay The 'unprecedented' UAW strike was very predictable … and so was the GM strike in 2019, almost a year in advance, thanks to game theory. FULL ARTICLE From IndustryWeek UAW workers want work-life balance. It's exactly what the industry needs Enacting a more tolerable work week with better compensation could help solve some of the people problems manufacturers currently face. FULL ARTICLE From Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing Poll: 60 percent of auto parts suppliers expect layoffs if strike extends The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association poll respondents said layoffs could come by mid-October; 30 percent have already laid off workers. FULL ARTICLE From Fleet Maintenance The fight for and against Right to Repair The right-to-repair debate heated up this summer with NHTSA even joining the fray between OEMs and the aftermarket. Can compromise, or at least some sensible legislation, be reached? FULL ARTICLE From Electronic Design Relax, robots aren't coming for you People have warned about robots gaining sentience and posing a threat to humanity for decades, and recent advances revived fears that robots will make human workers obsolete. Both concerns are overblown—robots aren't that advanced and are here to help. FULL ARTICLE More from Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing Even small manufacturers are at risk of cybercrime Advocate Erich Kron of KnowBe4 details ways criminals might access your data. FULL ARTICLE More from IndustryWeek Rare earth elements are increasingly replaceable Recent advancements in materials engineering are easing the path to more sustainable, economical alternatives. FULL ARTICLE From Plant Services Itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie MilliMobile robot runs on light and radio waves What if you could deploy a micro robot no bigger than a coin to investigate issues at your facility and wirelessly transmit data from attached sensors to help you make more informed decisions? FULL ARTICLE Connect With Us This email is being sent to manojdole1.machinist@blogger.com. Please add news.industryweek.com and news.industryweek.com to your address book or safe sender list to receive our emails in your inbox. Unsubscribe | Manage Newsletter Subscriptions | Forward to a Friend | Customer Service Center | Read Privacy Policy If this email was forwarded to you and you are interested in subscribing, please click here to sign-up. If you have trouble with any of these methods, you can reach us toll-free at 800-547-7377. IndustryWeek Endeavor Business Media 30 Burton Hills Blvd., Suite 185 Nashville, TN 37215 Endeavor Business Media Info