What's it all about?

I see so many posts saying we are done for now, no more layoffs (until the next round of course,) but I don't recall any official announcement being made that we are done. Did I miss something? How can we be positive that today we will not be seeing... — read more 

Reports were that layoffs were to extend into this week.

That’s a fact we have to face and the trend of moving production to cheaper places is something car makers are doing for a long time. Taking production to places where it’s cheaper often has a consequence of a drop of quality in the final product... — read more 

Used to have an actual purpose, now they just protect people who are lazy and insubordinate. The worst thing you can be in the UAW is a hard worker. They drive the cost of Manufacturing in the US way up and don’t even do a good job....

Looking at the org charts it doesn't appear that any senior leadership was impacted. How is that possible? No idea what criteria was used to reduce head count!?!

GM acts like current engineering employees can't learn other technologies such as EV and battery technology, so just lets them go and hires NCGs who also have no experience in EV or battery tech but cost less. Wouldn't it be cheaper considering... — read more 

It's fairly obvious at this point GM is doing a couple things....mostly firing those with experience and higher salaries and posting the same job on their career website hoping to hire an NCG replacement. Also, they've let go many NCG's but not at... — read more 

Never in a million years would I have thought this is what all the black badges were about. I once wore one with pride. What a joke.

Anybody know what is planned?

besides tracking yammer remember the company can track what time you badge in and out, if you are working from home or working from work they can monitor every keystroke to see how productive you are, and they can monitor how fast and where you drive... — read more 

I don't see any TBD boxes under our new CFO's org. Not a single one, even a few levels down. What happened to 25% executive cuts? I guess that only applies to Engineering, the folks who actually design and build vehicles. Sad to see that engineering... — read more 

GM workers make 50% more than BMW, Hyundai, Nissan, and Volkswagen workers stateside. Are those companies laying off every few years? UAW shills feel free to downvote away.

Anyone also hear this? Just wondering how HR will be handling the amounts on our bonus and raises this year.

Any executives, director level, chiefs that got the boot?

What a dumb idea. Yeah, I'll take a job at Beaumont medical after leaving the automotive industry as an engineer. Running errands for some nurse is exactly what I need after being 86'd by GM.

... have you started your job search or taking some time off before doing what's necessary?

Most of you guys have to much pride. Looking to much into it. It's a job. Make as much money as you can and save some for a rainy day. Do things that interest you. Make family number one. Enjoy life. Sh-- happens. Nothing lasts for ever. Fight for... — read more 

I was impressed that GM even had Yammer. It’ seems to be used much more for commentary (why don’t make x) and candid thoughts (my uncle can’t drive now, but he has to pay lease), that interest people, rather than problems (my Vis has a glitch) that... — read more 

When can laid off Michigan employees collect unemployment benefits? severance money is considered as income and it'll be more than unemployment payments. Does that mean they have to wait until severance runs out? Please confirm and post facts only.

I know GM axed a lot of programs, but weren't there a lot of EV programs in the pipeline? I recall seeing charts and the ramp up of work. It just seemed like there weren't enough people for it all.

I would imagine some will be asked to return when the red flags start flying. New college hires take time and backfilling is not that simple. I believe this was just a big HR debacle. If you are asked to return before Feb 28th think clearly of what... — read more 

I was at GM from 2011-2013... as a contractor I did see direct and contractor getting cut.. they gave me reviews to my contract house.. all excellent.. even got a small raise.. I did every thing to be a top performer, then they just cancelled my... — read more 

So after the bloodshed and if a survivor, what will you do? Will you look for new opportunities, just stick around with an all new low moral for the company? For me, it is comfortable just to stay, but don't know. Maybe keep feeding out the resumes... — read more 

Anyone else planning to quit after their bonus payout? Or are you planning on staying? What’s your opinion on turning in your two weeks after the bonus payout? Do you think the likelihood you will be walked out day 1 is high? Disclaimer: Under 12... — read more 

As someone who finished TRACK last year I’m not sure how you believe TRACK employees will lead GM into the future. Most (myself included) are completely clueless until someone shows them the ropes. I felt the program was a waste of time and I got... — read more 

Layoffs are immoral. To deprive someone of a wage not because he is failing to earn it or because you can no longer afford to pay it but because you have decided that you would prefer not to pay him is robbery. The fact that it has been a widely... — read more 

Do we wait until after severance or should we file right away?

Seems like all three followed each other when they took sedans off the market. I wonder if they all plan to downsize together.

Unclear how (or if) W.A.R.N. affects severance payments/duration. The letter in the packet indicates "... last day as an employee in the payroll system will occur on February 28, 2019(or the 14 day period commencing on that date), but your... — read more 

First of, I feel sorry for those who got let go. It really is a tragedy that so any lives have been impacted due to decisions that are outside of their control. I am sure a lot of them are smart folks and if not, I am certain at one point they were... — read more 

Do we get another round next week or are we good?

Any reason to not sign the release? I haven’t heard of any class action. Two other items: 1. My agreement states that I will not disparage GM. So I must be careful, at least throughout the duration of the agreement. 2. Also, it states that GM doesn’t... — read more 

Today the layoff swindlers who argue that taking the earnings away from thousands and thousands of families is necessary always promise a fallacy: After the painful but unavoidable disruption, a new revivified company will emerge, one that is more... — read more 

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