Awards Mounting 3M and Aearo prevailed in six of the cases that went to trial, and got some cases that were scheduled for trial thrown out. But they face more than $250 million in damages awarded by juries in 10 other test trials, including a $50... — read more 

(Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let stand an appellate ruling that revived nearly 6,000 lawsuits over 3M’s Bair Hugger surgical warming device, clearing the way for trials to resume this fall. 3M, represented by Paul Clement of Kirkland... — read more 

October 4, 2022 Update: Judge Rodgers pushed back the David George trial set for October 24, 2022, to February 13, 2023, in an order signed yesterday. The reason for the delay is not related to the litigation. This trial date was putting pressure... — read more 

3M spokesman Sean Ly--h: [Manager, Communications at 3M based in Saint Paul, Minnesota] 3M hopes that the "parties and their attorneys will come together to negotiate a prompt resolution to this matter, so that those veterans with eligible claims can... — read more 

3M has paid this company tens of millions IMHO to look for ways to: Streamline the business processes Eliminate non value added work Optimize manpower deployment Empower employees to take on more duties, for personal enrichment .. — read more 

I'm not asking about having to be here because you're close to retirement or you can't find a new job or whatever other similar reason. I'm asking if you're still at 3M because you want to be. Because you enjoy your work and are willing to ride this... — read more 

Some may like Bob Dylan, some may not - lightly edited and redacted to fit. You've got a lotta nerve to say you are my friend When I was down you just stood there grinnin' You've got a lotta nerve to say you got a helping hand to lend You just want... — read more 

Titantic saver? Corporate fixer? Sell the company off in parts, like GE model? Another one to make a pile of money, realize this company is beyond broken and leave in 6 months? Another gaggle of high priced lawyers

You must receive a written notice 60 days before the date of a mass layoff or plant closing if you meet the conditions discussed in this brochure. If your employer does not give you the required notice, you may be able to seek damages for back pay... — read more 

Have not seen it published yet

I expect about 4K, maybe 5. Once the cuts are made, the "leadership" will bring back more of those inane worthless comments. Work smarter not harder - what have we been working d-mb lately? Eliminate non value added work - you mean those... — read more 

May be able to save some business

Settlement talks resume on October 3, 2022. https://www.millerandzois.com/combat-arms-earplug-lawsuit.html

The challenging macroeconomic environment, including larger than expected FX headwinds, keeps negatively impacting 3M's financial performance. The full year guidance for 2022 has been downward revised, significantly. While 3M has outlined a... — read more 

This is like a E5 tornado swirling through a county before people had live news. Skies darken quickly and then BO-M. If your team hasn't been whacked, it will happen by the time miserable 3Q earnings are announced. Good luck to all. Lay low and... — read more 

Shares will skip up to 125 next week so be warned get rid of them then, double digits the week after..markets going to be good as GBP Stering is helping

This whole situation has erased my motivation and halved my productivity. I used to care how well the company did, but now I realize that the only ones who'll profit from 3M doing well are the C-suite. Employees never see any of the gains but always... — read more 

EMEA..that's for starters. Happy Christmas Folks

What are they doing?

"Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier." The ripple effect of a leader's enthusiasm and optimism is awesome. So is the impact of cynicism and pessimism. Leaders who whine and blame engender those same behaviours among their colleagues. I am not... — read more 

Inside and outside

Not sure if you can really "save" the company without more spins after the health care business. The world has changed and the 3M philosophy of "make a little, sell a little" at high margins is no longer relevant for most businesses. A lot of smaller... — read more 

When will this end?

With all due apologies to Hemingway, which groups are getting the Monday morning hackings?

going to be a month to forget about for a lot of reasons, this will be particularly hard for European plants especially UK plants as energy prices will go through the roof. EMEA and North Europe will have a Russian Roulette (pardon the pun) style... — read more 

Hi I’m graduating in Dec and have an offer to come to 3M. Wondering if I should still come, or look elsewhere? Seems there are a lot of issues.

Every week will be a bad week somewhere until mike and monish are gone.

MMM: Mediocre Management Mismanaging *Mediocre is too complimentary but I couldn't think of another work for Horrible that starts with M.

Just wondering how he was ever considered for the top job of a premier company. Did anyone here.ever work for or with him?

No surprise M3 is becoming another GE. the person who ruined GE is ruining M3. Sadly, we all pay for it.

3Mer here. know this is a layoff commentary site but I just have to say I'm really enjoying reading all these threads and comments! It's been VERY therapeutic given the current state of 3M. One of the only reasons I've hung on as an employee this... — read more 

Guy joins in 2020, and ki--s the spirit, health and well-being of his team. He does not miss a chance to put himself out front and his entire team loathes him. Obviously, he doesn’t know or doesn’t care. Given he’s a narc, he just doesn’t care. What... — read more 

I am really curious if anyone knows how significant the stock options are at JG14 and above (though with current conditions, one could argue about their actual value). In other words, are the options actually enough to entice people to stick around... — read more 

Looks like going to be big miss in Q3.