Anyone else sell at a huge loss. Or are you waiting for a miracle on 7th circuit Court Street? Should have sold when inge left.
used to be paid top dollar
the proof of the pudding is in the plant at Bangor in Ireland, the production machine operators are paid $11 per hour , the lowest out of the United Kingdom plants, the national living wage will rise to nearly $10.50 in April, this is what all... — read more
MMM Closed at $120.22 (12/27)
Winning ✔️
Is 3M being run by Christmas vacation boss?
Just watched national lampoon Christmas vacation for the 100th time or so and couldn't help but notice the comparison of current 3M management with Clark Griswolds boss Frank Shirley. Shirley acts like he is why the company is so successful. Cuts... — read more
How valued do you feel at 3M?
Please be honest when responding. How many of you feel valued for your contributions at 3M? Do you think you're properly compensated? Personally, my last few interviews opened my eyes to how underpaid we are here. I'm still deciding what I'm going to... — read more
having a college degree don't mean anything...
the lack of common sense decisions in MM over the last 10 years has dealt MM so many mistakes, the buzzword "Change" only works when serious thought is applied to it, A3M ,WYW, Centralized HR Depts, all failings and embarrassingly promoting JG's an... — read more
New 3M tagline
Fill in the blank or come up with a new one. Think of it as a kaizen event except it will have real value. Science. Applied to _______
Roman Faux Pas, Aearo Bankruptcy Meaningless
The MDL Judge has imposed a major sanction on 3M blocking it from pursuing the Aearo bankruptcy. Rogers hit 3M with this unprecedented sanction for what she described as 3M’s “brazen abuse of the litigation process.” The sanction prevents 3M from... — read more
3M Earplug Lawsuit Update: 12/25/2022
Just one more comment on Judge Rodgers’ ruling this week. The one thing that always stood out as the most hypocritical part of the bankruptcy effort was 3M’s effort to reduce the punitive damage award in Wayman because there were not six defendants... — read more
What happened to Minnesota nice?
Used to be one could handle the 4 months of winter because everyone was so nice and the cost of living wasn't too bad and 3M paid top dollar. 30 years ago the Mall of America opened up. 3M had a lifetime employment philosophy - as long as you didn't... — read more
Merry Christmas everyone!
Hope you have received your 250 Everyday Wins points. Win Win Win !!!
Judge blocks 3M from shifting liability on earplug lawsuits
https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2022/12/23/3m-blocked-earplug-litigation.html And in the latest ruling, Rodgers said 3M was "masquerading as the hapless wrong party defendant and purposefully ambushing the other side with a wholly... — read more
Another lump of coal in 3Ms Xmas stocking
The "honorable" Casey Rodgers has just slammed 3M again in court, this time preventing it from shifting blame to aearo (again). Bankruptcy of the mother ship can't be to far away now. If 3M loses its hail mary in appeals court, you will wish you... — read more
Tired of hearing people complain
If you hate it here so much, you can always leave. Nobody is forcing you to stay.
How will 3M make up for the $1.3B loss of fluoromaterial sales?
Fluids, fluoropolymers, Scotchgard and related products will be gone in 3 years. At about 40% margin, that's about $500M loss in profits. How will 3M make up for the loss in sales and profits? Will there be an adjustment in share prices? Or worse... — read more
There is more to a great job than salary
A great job is more than the salary in an offer letter. When deciding on whether to accept a new job offer you need to have a checklist. Make sure you get all your questions asked before accepting a job offer and don’t be shy about it. Is the... — read more
3M Stock
This PFAS development is very bullish for the stock longer term. If they can do some things with this strategy, it will meaningfully lower the probability of 3M bankruptcy, which IMO now stands at 90% in the next 5 years. They obviously need to... — read more
3M announces exit from PFAS manufacturing
Another announcement from CEO just today How many people affected by this move?
"Safety Always"
Another attempt to manage safety by games, gimmicks, circus like events and slogans...
Pressure to return to the office?!
As the title suggests. Has anyone's manager or person above them suggested they return to the office, becoming essentially a hybrid role. It seems like in more and more of my conversations with leadership there is a narrative to try and steer... — read more
Toxic: 3M knew its chemicals were harmful decades ago, but didn’t tell the public, government
Interesting article. Makes me sad to read all the opportunities that 3M had to do the right thing and passed. If anyone has information that can refute this article, I would love to hear... — read more
Plaintiff’s Steering Committee Earplugs Statement - Dec 14
3M's appeal is meritless. “The 7th Circuit should uphold Judge Graham’s thorough decision rejecting non-debtor 3M’s attempt to shield itself through the bankruptcy system,” they said. “We look forward to holding 3M accountable for causing... — read more
USAC and LATAM to merge?
Just saw the latest EO announcement
Layoffs - 3m Cottage Grove, MN
Layoffs and reductions have started in Production areas.
Wish 3M would ask for voluntary departures
I know so may people that would take a package if you could raise your hand to get out. Wish 3M would ask of volunteers.
Favorite 3M Buzz Words and Phrases
List and vote for your favorite 3M buzz words that managers would say to sound smarter than they actually are. I'll start with "line os sight."
If I quit will I get my bonus?
Anyone know how long I have to stay after the fiscal year to get my bonus?
3M Faces Dutch Claim Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ Pollution
Dec 13, 2022 Bloomberg) -- The Netherlands’s government is exploring its legal options against chemical giant 3M over pollution in the Dutch part of the Scheldt... — read more
$100B in losses? Bankruptcy? - Dec 14, 2022
Seeking Alpha News: 3M could face more than $100B in losses and even bankruptcy due to lawsuits brought by veterans who blame their hearing problems on faulty earplugs. Capital.com report: Testifying before the court last week, corporate solvency... — read more
Earplug Lawsuits Update from Law.com - Dec 13, 2022
3M subsidiary Aearo Technologies filed its opening brief before the Seventh Circuit on Monday challenging an Aug. 26 ruling that refused to extend the automatic stay in its Chapter 11 case to include combat earplug lawsuits against 3M. Aearo attorney... — read more
Decatur 3m
Started laying off in Decatur in production
Code of conduct - be honest - doesn’t apply to the CEO?
Mike Roman has become a pathological liar. He claims job reductions are “BG led” when he is the one signing off on the reduction targets. He even disciplined his ow staff for mentioning other layoffs in their comms materials. He is both a liar and... — read more
3M Scotch thermal laminators recalled due to fire hazard
Earplugs, PFAS, and now this. A trifecta of incompetence. https://www.fox9.com/news/3m-scotch-thermal-laminators-recalled-due-to-fire-hazard.amp
Leaving 3M after only 3 years
I am so happy to be getting out after only 3 years. A lot of the people I work with are angry, rude, and leadership could care less about me as a human. I know everything is not brighter outside of 3M but I am quitting for my mental health. I can’t... — read more
The best hope is an activist investor
35 year employee and now retiree. There is a strong correlation between how well employees are treated and how much fluffy PR a company churns out. It's a negative correlation. The more fluff, the more beatings will continue until morale... — read more
Future exec career “experiences”
What are the new “experiences” for future execs? With LSS now dissolved, foreign service assignments very limited, HiPo becoming less meaningful, and other “policy-backed” restrictions working against advancing talent, how is 3M going to prepare the... — read more
3M CDIO - what a joke
Over the last year most of Marks direct reports have left or been forced out/replaced. Obviously something isn’t right. Maybe Monish should take a look at the actual problem, and replace him with a good leader instead?
Christmas Bonus
I’m calling it, Mikey Boy and Zoe D-I-C-K-SON will hit us with our “Christmas bonus” AKA 250 everyday wins points on the appreciation event on the 14th. And hey I’ll take it, apparently items are 10% off currently (some more holiday cheer eh Mike?)... — read more
So glad 3M comms told us employees about this site.
Was made aware from this site from comms because of supposedly “disinformation” here. Turns out most is right on, the only “disinformation” is that it does not conform with the official lies being told by management.