I'm sure there's lots of companies willing to pay you 60k+ to work an assembly line doing a mindless, brainless task that a chimpanzee could do... Ok, maybe not....

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/dec/27/general-motors-ohio-auto-car-layoffs

Kick it the stomach indeed. I’m sure there is a similar story in every affected location, but this story about the layoffs and possible shutdown at Lordstown really painted a good picture of how the company couldn’t care less about its workers, much... — read more 

I am a new grad who recently accepted an offer to start at a GM innovation center outside of Michigan. What does this mean? Will it be really different than the perks outlined(Raises twice a year, 401k matching, Tuition Reimbursement for... — read more 

That is a true statement. Perhaps they should be, they offer a higher quality of everything over both salaried and hourly workers. I've seen this in my two dozen years of experience, just among my co-workers. This removes my own experience. I spoke... — read more 

This is likely a lesson most will have not learned yet. Perhaps this mass layoff, is their first time.... To the youth of this company, let those that came before tell you a story. This company today, is acting like the company of yesterday, in which... — read more 

Keep counting.

The Austin IT Center are not immune to the layoffs. Expect them to be "significantly impacted". Over the past 5 years GM overstaffed IT, which can easily be seen by simply walking down the isles. Many junior hires browsing Facebook, YouTube, Reddit... — read more 

This whole situation is affecting entire communities. Now an expansion of Mercy Health in Trumbull County in Ohio is put on hold as a direct result of it. General Motors leadership should be ashamed of themselves!... — read more 

This seems to be only extended to employees at plants, but even that is good news. General Motors is offering employees working in plants scheduled to close the opportunity to transfer to other facilities where jobs are available. About 1,100 workers... — read more 

Have there been any more layoffs today? I've been nervous ever since I learned about the unexpected cuts from Monday...

Some direct hires were let go. With an email. 20-30 years and it ends with an email? Proof companies don’t give a damn about you.

Why are automakers booking billions in North American profits on fatter profit margins acting like companies desperately managing an imminent recession? And how can they justify the actions when two of Detroit’s three automakers owe their survival to... — read more 

Ah the motivations and next actions are hiding in plain sight. First let’s look at the plants. Who are they targeting? Which employees would have difficulty moving - would it be the older employees with kids in school and elderly parents to care for?... — read more 

Word on the street is about 1400-1500 contractors gone in the last few weeks. Don't come to work on Monday, call on a Saturday. Salaried are standing on edge, tired of the BS. So 1400 + 2400 buyouts = 3800. They want 8000? Are they nuts? Who are they... — read more 

Think you're safe because you have a pension? In 2019 you will find out just how dependent your provider was on the stock market. Hint- Totally dependent

Any news on impact to Austin?

I'm currently in one of the IT Innovation centers (Not in Michigan), and was wondering if I could get some details on the upcoming layoffs. I feel that I'm on the chopping block and any details would be greatly appreciated. Specifically, I was... — read more 

Any information on direct hire layoffs, 1. Who will be deciding, we dont think its egms 2. On what basis will layoffs happen( performace, bad reviews)

Amid layoffs and plant closures, GM wants the taxpayers to pony up 7500 for every EV vehicle sold? So let’s see GM is laying off employees to fund EV and AV. GM is closing plants to fund EV and AV. And now GM wants taxpayers to fund EV and AV? What a... — read more 

The role of a contractor is to act as temporary, supplemental workforce to augment staffing levels when there is a gap. Obviously, when there is a workforce reduction these contractors are the first to go. The contractors understand these risks when... — read more 

Stop blaming the company, tbe government, the president, the greed. The stock buybacks. All this was possible because of the union decision, not allowing GM to bankrupt. Welcome to reality!@

The unfortunate reality, is no one wants electric vehicles. It's a huge joke internally even within GM. Using some logic, no one today wants sedans today, and they are unprofitable. They want trucks and SUVS, which are profitable. If GM is slated to... — read more 

Anyone work at the Warren Tech Center.. Have you had any colleagues (contractors or full-time) been laid off yet, any news from your managers?

Are they going to do it before or after the holidays? How many are expected to go?

In case people thought only salaried employees were affected... This is part of the company’s plan to reduce its North American salaried contract and salaried workforce by 15 percent... — read more 

All managers have already been given headcounts for how many people within their area must be let go. The list of impacted employees was decided prior to the formal announcement. You can expect them to target teams that are overstaffed, individuals... — read more 

It's all about the bottom line no one cares about the working man, the back bone of our economy! The problem is simple they "large corporations" are only concerned with a profit margin. They don't think about how this will affect families and whole... — read more 

If some of you were hoping to get a job at Ford, don't bother. Looks like they're in the worse shape than we are over there. "Ford's to-be-announced plant closures and layoffs could be more than double that of GM's, say Morgan Stanley analysts."... — read more 

What are the chances General Motors will be providing some kind of additional services to laid off folks to help them (us) land on their feet (since they certainly have no issue stabbing us in the back to save a few bucks?) I'm talking about stuff... — read more 

You need a car guy to run GM. Not a daddy's girl, not a furniture man, not a token or diversity bonehead. You need a car guy with car smarts. Most large dinosaur companies are failing now because they don't have the right leadership in there. So bid... — read more 

Does anyone know when direct employees will be selected? And what the criteria is? Are they going with people primed for retirement?

Anyone know when to expect layoffs to happen for IT?

They have let go ALL contract personal at Warren Tech Center. No warning ,just a phone call “Don’t show up for work Monday “

I am in Lordstown and I was told no. I've heard that they expect that 10 to 20 percent of folks that will be let go may be allowed to come back, you'd need to have very specific skills that align with what they play to do in the future (you can guess... — read more 

I am currently a GM employee at one of the affected plants. Of course, no one here is very happy about this because it affects everyone's lifestyles and families as well. There is also a trickle effect that feeds out to supplier reps, suppliers, and... — read more 

I've been pleasantly surprised by the (negative) attention General Motors has been getting due to these layoffs in both media and among politicians on both sides. I'm starting to hope that maybe, just maybe, all the negative publicity and all the... — read more 

Rescued from the abyss by a $53 billion dollar bailout (which hasn't been fully paid back), a strong economy, record revenues, etc. What more could Mary Barra, this phony leader of GM want? With all this "help", it should emphasize her utter... — read more 

It is no secret GM manufactures quality vehicles far superior to both Ford and Chrysler. Many Americans are simply confused into buying poorly engineered and manufactured vehicles whether Domestic or Foreign. GM continues to be a pioneer in vehicle... — read more 

There you go: [Breitbart] Carney: GM Should Start Building Its Envision SUVs in the United States https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2018/11/27/envision/ [CNN] The cuts at GM are tough. The company's future without them would be even tougher... — read more