Topics regarding layoffs at 3M

Topics regarding layoffs at 3M

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 

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| 1350 views | | 4 replies (last January 20, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1kptVi7G

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 

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| 1570 views | | 7 replies (last December 28, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1koUYlNr

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 

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| 1630 views | | 9 replies (last December 27, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1kn0LHgq

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 

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| 1840 views | | 9 replies (last December 27, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1knXyBdG

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 

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| 1640 views | | 8 replies (last January 6, 2023)
Post ID: @OP+1knOxBqf

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 

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| 1950 views | | 6 replies (last December 28, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1klsTe1e

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 

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 

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| 1620 views | | 4 replies (last December 22, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1kh563K4

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 

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| 2080 views | | 8 replies (last December 22, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1khqphGf

"Safety Always"

Another attempt to manage safety by games, gimmicks, circus like events and slogans...

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| 2000 views | | 9 replies (last December 21, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1kfjAPXf

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 

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."

$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 

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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 

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Post ID: @OP+1kb8PSC8

Decatur 3m

Started laying off in Decatur in production

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 

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| 1630 views | | 5 replies (last December 13, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1k907T6B

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 

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| 2310 views | | 8 replies (last December 11, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1k7vcrb1

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?

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| 1680 views | | 4 replies (last December 10, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1k6wSKZX

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.

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