U.S. on the brink of largest healthcare strike
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Right now, unionized employees of Kaiser Permanente, one of the nation?s largest not-for-profit health providers, are walking off the job. By 9 am ET, more than 75,000 Kaiser workers plan to join picket lines, marking the largest health care strike in US history.

Macy's to expand number of small-format, non-mall stores

The department store said Tuesday that it aims to add up to 30 new small-format locations through the fall of 2025, bringing the total number of such stores to roughly 42.

Car insurance cost rises 17%: Here are some factors that can help lower your bill

Insurance premiums have increased by 17% over the past 12 months, but drivers can use some cost-reducing strategies to lower those premiums, according to a recent Experian report.

UAW strike update: Ford, GM lay off more workers

More General Motors and Ford employees were told to not come to work this week as the UAW strike continues.

UAW strike: GM, Ford lay off more workers
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General Motors has laid off more employees as a result of the United Auto Workers union's strike, bringing the company's total tally of workers furloughed in connection with the work stoppage above 2,100. The UAW is waging a simultaneous yet limited strike against all Detroit's Big Three automakers. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke about the strike with FOX's Mills Hayes. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

Fear over Social Security's future pushes Americans to claim benefits early: survey

Most Americans understand Social Security, but concern over its future is pushing many to claim retirement benefits early, a recent Schroders survey said.

UAW Strike inflicts nearly $4 billion in losses, analysis shows

The economic damage from the strike will continue to worsen each week that workers are off the line. After last week's added targets, one automaker is expected to hit particularly hard.

7,000 more autoworkers go on strike
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DETROIT (AP) ? The United Auto Workers union expanded strikes against Detroit automakers Friday, ordering 7,000 more workers to walk off the job in Illinois and Michigan to put more pressure on the companies to improve their offers.

Gas prices unseasonably high despite a drop in demand: AAA

Nationwide gas prices dipped on average by only three cents to $3.83 for the week ending Sept. 28, according to AAA.

Extreme weather impacting how buyers shop for homes: Zillow

Most shoppers consider at least one climate risk in the homebuying process, a recent Zillow survey said.

CA raises wage for fast-food workers to $20/hour
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that increases the minimum wage for fast-food workers in the state to $20 per hour. The new wage takes effect on April 1, 2024, and applies to workers at restaurants that have at least 60 locations nationwide. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara spoke about the minimum wage increase and what it means for the fast-food industry with Enrique Lopezlira, the Director of the Low-Wage Work Program at UC Berkeley. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

UAW strike could expand again tomorrow
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UAW President Fain is set to announce the next expansion of the protest, if the union and Big Three automakers fail to strike a deal or make significant progress in talks by 10 a.m. Friday, and many union members want their leadership to stand firm. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the latest on the strike with FOX 2 Detroit reporter Dave Kinchen. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

Americans to deplete pandemic era savings by end of Q3

After accumulating record breaking excess savings in the COVID-19 recession, Americans could soon deplete these reserves, the San Francisco Fed reported.

Costco exec says membership fee increase question of 'when, not if'

Costco CFO Richard Galanti remained coy about when the retailer's members could see their membership price increase, saying it would "happen at some point."

How a government shutdown could affect student loan payments

With a government shutdown looming, student loan borrowers could face more headaches once student loan repayments resume after a three year pause. Here’s what you need to know.