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Retail sales down in November

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Michigan retails sales in November fell in Michigan for the second month, landing at 41 on the 100 point retail index. That’s down from October’s 43.1. Last year, the November Retail Index was 52.6. Andrea Bitely is

UAW seeking to expand to non-union auto companies

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Workers at Honda, Hyundai, and Volkswagon are filing unfair labor charges against the auto manufacturers. The workers say the companies are guilty of anti-union efforts. UAW leadership says thousands of non-union autoworkers across the country are working

Staffing firm: hiring remains strong

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Hiring is expected to increase in 2024, according to a new survey by Robert Half staffing firm. Recruiting manager Shannon Edlinger says 57% of employers plan to add new permanent positions in the first half of the