Can anyone tell me more about this company? Is it a glorified staffing/contract house or is it good working at different customer locations on a project basis? I know many people that work/worked for GM are/were from ESG. I'd really appreciate your... — read more
Severance Health and Life Insurance Screwed Up
I took the VSP in December, and severance benefits were to extend from 2/1/19 thru 7/31/19. Yesterday I get a letter from GM benefits informing me that my insurance was terminated on 7/1 and I have 60 days to purchase COBRA. I talk to GM Benefits -... — read more
7% Raise for 6B-->6A normal? Low?
Hello, just curious if GM is low balling me. I was recently made a 6A from a 6B and recieved a 7% raise. Is that lower then usual?
Pontiac Global Propulsion Systems update.
Curious if anyone that works there knows if they are actually going to close the facility, any news as to what's going on there?
anyone else feel like they're drowning?
Losing people has been real tough. More work gets piled on, getting pulled in all sort of directions trying to support anybody and everybody, yet mgmt gives zero f**ks about anything. I really wish I could leave GM but it's not as easy to get a job... — read more
30 Companies Hiring Like Crazy in June
Whew, good to know that GM is hiring like crazy in June! https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/companies-hiring-like-crazy-in-june/
Layoffs in September! Can anyone confirm?
I just heard that GM is planning another round of layoffs in September. I heard it may only be for low performers. Can anyone confirm this?
Who k--led GM?
https://youtu.be/sJfm2aDsBxI Thank you Greedy Motors, Thank you for firing millions of people,job well done! Yes today a vehicle is nothing more than an overpriced appliance.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.autonews.com/executives/bob-lutz-ford-gm-carlos-ghosn-powerful-execs-and-future
You know, I agree with some of this. Bob should replace Mary. I was around when he was with GM and I remember things seemed to get better and better with our vehicles, the re introduction of the Malibu and the interior was beautiful at the time, I... — read more
Which Car Should I Buy? Camry or Silverado?
Camry, built in Kentucky? Silverado, built in Mexico? I'd like to support the local community that the factory feeds. Which one would you buy?
I bet the UAW STRIKES!
You think it's bad now, just wait.
GM seeks to avoid Takata recalls
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2019/06/19/gm-avoid-takata-recall/1499446001/ Does anyone know how this even works? Not recalling potentially deadly airbags that led to the supplier's bankruptcy?
Electric Hummers ! Lol
First off the H3T was kinda cool but with the wrong engine. GM needs to make up their minds, they are so lost in this market, Bring back Pontiac and dump the Buick t–d. We need a Trans Am fire bird that isn't ugly like the Camaro, why are all GM's... — read more
age share
Just curious what age people are on here. I'm 53 and the average age on my termination letter was 51.
GM Explains Why An Electric Pickup Truck Will Take Time
GM Explains Why An Electric Pickup Truck Will Take Time motor1.com You know our truck engines are so efficient why would anyone even want an electric truck? Unless they come up with an amazing solution to keep it charged quickly and have a super long... — read more
Next round?
Any rumors on when the next round of cuts will occur?
Why would anybody accept this?
GM is not gambling with age discrimination lawsuits since to receive the severance pay package of up to 6 months of pay, the person laid off needs to sign an agreement that they won't sue GM. GM has very smartly targeted those older individuals who... — read more
LinkedIn Activity Picking Up
A lot of ex co-workers still at GM have become very active in the past week. They are mostly Level 8s and 9s many, if not all, have shown interest in AIG. Is there a big migration in the works?
Company car perk worth?
I'm currently a 7A in IT stuck on this level for the past 3 yrs with no future of getting promoted to Level 8 in sight frustratingly... What I do know that as a level 8 you get an 18% bonus (compared to 13% for level 7) and the darn company car perk... — read more
MB's approval rating down to 67%
Glassdoor has MB's rating down to 67%, down 25% in six months. Perhaps a record for the biggest downward spiral for a CEO in history! I'm speechless
Retirement Incentives ?
With rumors of further layoffs, do you think they might be preceded by a retirement incentive?
GM vacation payout
Thinking of quiting soon. Do we get paid out for our unused vacation time?
Executive cuts?
Last November, GM said they would cut 25% of executive staff. Has anyone seen any evidence that this has occurred?
McKinsey & GM report
https://sibc.nd.edu/assets/228979/mck_sibc_draft_final_1_.pdf If this link doesn't work, search for "fall 2016 mckinsey general motors", there should be a PDF from nd.edu domain. As you can see in later slides, women are one of their topmost focus... — read more
February 4th 2019..best day ever.
Would you really want to be in the US auto industry right now? Greed gone wild and they cant sell a car to save their lives. I feel bad for my brothers and sisters that are still working for Cersei but, the GM collapse will be fun to watch
UK auto industry collapses
Y/Y drop 45% in April. Commercial vehicles down 89%... https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/uk-car-production-falls-45-factories-shut-for-brexit-2019-5-1028241464
A lot of visitors today
Does anyone know why there are so many people from McKinsey here today?
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2019/06/03/gm-ford-layoffs-contract-workers/1206527001/
Finally a voice for is contract workers. The uaw thinks we had a low skill set when in fact it is the total opposite. Some of this information in the article is completely inaccurate, they talk all about protection of their high paying jobs and... — read more
It’s real folks.
Wife and I were in line for Tim Hortons this morning, saw a supposed “foreign” vehicle in front of us. I told my spouse, you know that vehicle is more American made than any of our big three vehicles. Said it looked nice, and entertained the idea for... — read more
GM will break 30.00 a share this week
Seems like all those great Ivy League senior executives, finance folks, and level 8,9,10,11....35 folks can't figure out how to stop the drop in stock price. Duh Rework your cost structure and lower your car prices and YOU WILL be the king of auto's... — read more
GM Sends Manufacturing Jobs to South Korea as U.S. Workers Are Laid Off
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/31/gm-sends-manufacturing-jobs-to-south-korea-as-u-s-workers-are-laid-off/
Will tariffs lead to more layoffs or MB's ouster.
Reports in the news says auto stocks dipped because of new tariffs on Mexico. Is this going to bring Mary down or more hard-working GM employees?
Anyone whose severance ended today (May 31) received any information regarding COBRA for continuation of health benefits?
Wondering if anyone, whose severance ended today, has received any information regarding the option to continue coverage for health benefits under COBRA??
merger talks with Ford
Consultants have been engaged. Official talks with Ford are in the works. Expect consolidation and more layoffs within a year.
Bank Notification - Vendor Payment
Starting September ending payroll last fall my direct deposit changed from the normal salaried payroll to GMC Division vendor payment. This was only visible via my bank online view. I knew then that something was brewing. I was offered the buyout and... — read more
Remember this!
You are not your job. Your self-worth and manhood should not be equated to your job. Think about it, you really have very little control over what happens to you at your job. Yes, your good work sometimes will make a difference but not always. You... — read more
ADP Access Denied???
Anyone having trouble getting onto the ADP website to see your severance pay? Everything was fine thru May 15th but when I checked today for the May 31 pay, I got "access denied" and "contact system administrator" messages with no information on how... — read more
100% job security doesn't exist
There's no such thing as 100% job security. I don't know why anyone would assume there is. Maybe it's because I hopped around to a few different companies before I landed at GM midway through my career, but my job security was always on me. Make sure... — read more