Union strike

Morning Headlines: YSU Faculty Strikes; UA Closes Dining Hall After Employee Contracts COVID-19

Amanda Rabinowitz

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Youngstown State faculty strikes as contract talks make progress; The University of Akron has closed one of its dining halls after an employee tested positive for COVID-19; The College of Wooster moves classes online following COVID-19 outbreak, and more stories.

Tony Browning (left) poses for a portrait with his wife, Sherry Browning, as they hold the picket line in front of the South Gate of the GM Metal Fabrication Division, Parma, Ohio Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2019. Tony is a third generation United Auto Workers un

Economy

GM CEO Barra Joins Talks; Deal to End Strike May Be Near

General Motors CEO Mary Barra joined negotiators at the bargaining table, an indication that a deal may be near to end a monthlong strike by the United…

The GM plant in Lordstown, Ohio, closed in 2019 as part of a massive company restructuring.

Economy

For GM Workers, Hope Of Returning To Shuttered Lordstown Plant Fades

John Seewer

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In the months since General Motors signaled the closing of its huge car plant in Lordstown, Ohio, Tammy Hurst put off setting a wedding date and watched...

A photo of Delaware County voters waiting to cast ballots inside the Delaware County Early Voting Center.

Community

Morning Headlines: Ohio Flags Fly Half-Staff for John McCain; Ohio Libertarians Set Slate for Fall

Amanda Rabinowitz

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Here are your morning headlines for Monday, August 27:Kasich orders flags flown at half-staff for John McCainOhio Libertarians set slate for fall…