The United Auto Workers’ President, Shawn Fain, is facing new allegations of financial misconduct, including making demands to benefit his domestic partner and her sister. A federal watchdog appointed to monitor the union’s internal operations is investigating these claims, among others, according to a recent court filing.
In other news, the Department of Energy is loaning $1.2 billion dollars for a lithium battery plant in Indiana. The company, Entek, will be producing battery separators, which play a crucial role in the performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles.
On a different note, Fifth Third Bank has been fined $20 million by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for allegedly forcing auto loan customers to purchase unnecessary car insurance policies and illegally opening fake bank accounts for thousands of customers without their consent. The bank has since discontinued these practices.
In a study conducted by Talker Research for MDLIVE, it was found that the average American spends 1,460 hours a year feeling tired, with nearly a third feeling tired even after a good night’s sleep. This constant fatigue is impacting their ability to enjoy life, with 58% of respondents stating that feeling tired often hinders their daily activities.
Lastly, work etiquette experts are warning against wearing shorts to work, as they are seen as unprofessional in most work environments. While 71% of workers opt for business casual or casual street clothes, shorts and spaghetti-strapped tops are considered inappropriate attire for the workplace.