Jim Cramer on What the Fiat-Renault Merger Proposal Means for GM and Ford https://www.thestreet.com/video/jim-cramer-fiat-chrysler-renault-merger-proposal-generalmotors-ford-video-14973460 So what would this merger mean for major U.S. auto companies... — read more 

Sadly this is happening to us. It hurts so bad I don't talk about it. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/with-his-job-gone-an-autoworker-wonders-what-am-i-as-a-man/ar-AABYVDz?ocid=AMZN#page=2

I was laid off in February and I had trouble sleeping Before & After the fact. I'm now at a new job making a little less money but then before but the work environment is so much better. I'm sleeping better, Feeling better, and haven't been happier... — read more 

Like what's a 7B, or 8, and what's considered "management?"

I just came across something interesting. Looks like about 40 people in IT are getting their advanced degrees at the expense of the company. Around 100k to 120k per pop. Looks Like one is in South Africa and I see a bunch of business class flights to... — read more 

I keep telling myself it's over, we're safe for at least a while - but I still can't get myself to stop worrying and stressing. There's always some doubt that's keeping me up at night. I wouldn't be stressing if the job market was better, but with so... — read more 

Looks like Mary's approval ratings are Hovering at about 70% on glassdoor. Don't forget to leave your own rating to bring her down to the 60th percentile where she belongs. I think a D grading is appropriate for the job she's done at GM.

https://youtu.be/b-9hX3H_9qI

My wife works in GM Purchasing and is planning to travel abroad in a couple weeks - a much needed vacation for her. Last week, her manager threatened to not allow her to use vacation because there may be no one to cover for her (due to the recent... — read more 

https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/11/29/general-motors-trump-layoffs-factories-auto-industry-222696 Having bean counters run the show and NOT listening to customers is the end of GM. Look at the stock price, nothing is changing.

In the last six months or so we've been alternating layoffs with Ford. They have a round, we have a round, they have a round... Rinse and repeat. So with another wave of cuts at Ford just having ended, is it our turn again?

Is GM actually hiring people here in Michigan, or what the heck ? It seems as this is geared to woman , LinkedIn add from GM

Does anyone know why GM have people in Dublin IT? The people there travel all over the world First class, they spend millions of dollars in just travel and squeeze people from trainings and basic needs everywhere. Does any one have insight?

With all the layoffs at automotive companies lately, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that the job market is over flooded with workers willing to take a new job within the range of their skills for basically any pay. Tat creates a... — read more 

Can someone shed some light on how things compare today vs back in 2008? I have been in Detroit area only since 2014. Feel free to expand into all areas - housing market, interest rates, unemployment %, inventory overstock, generosity of severance... — read more 

Looks like if you've been collecting UE while still under severance payments, you may have a problem. Couple of people I'm still in contact with said they are being questioned by the UE Office.

Thoughts?

At all-hands meeting Jeff Bezos tells employees he’s ‘very excited’ about the auto industry https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/21/jeff-bezos-to-employees-very-excited-about-auto-industry.html

Ford layoffs are bad for all of us. The more people are out of work, the more saturated job market in our industry becomes. Which means that finding a good job with decent pay will become even more difficult than it is right now. This is a huge mess... — read more 

How much these kids make? Or for that matter post what level you are, position, and compensation.

Well, 7,000 more white collar workers worldwide are joining us! 1,500 in North America.

https://www.autonews.com/automakers-suppliers/gm-considered-selling-hq-amid-2018-restructuring

Leave Detroit , the sooner the better.

How do you like Yammer and Teams

https://www.autonews.com/automakers-suppliers/gm-considered-selling-hq-amid-2018-restructuring

http://www.fox2detroit.com/news/local-news/party-of-10-dips-out-on-500-bill-at-japanese-steakhouse-in-warren

It dosent seem to be getting any better.

The cuts apparently did not go deep enough, still lots of ridiculous fat left on the bone that should have been offloaded months ago. It’s ridiculous some of the things that are left while good and valuable people were let go.

You can sit and ask it jokes all day long and be enchanted and dazzled by all the time and resources it has s---ed up while other people were being let go!!!!

I am a GM employee who survived the cuts and who lives in Troy. Sharing the information here in case it may benefit someone. https://troymi.gov/departments/human_resources/job_openings.php

I didn't get anything in my separation package regarding non-solicit's. Does anyone here know if there was one as part of our employment agreement upon accepting the job originally? Does GM put no-solicit agreements in their offers? I want to say all... — read more 

Did anyone have a break in service and was that previous service included in determining how long you received severance? This would be for US employees.

Why stay loyal to GM? What's the last thing this company has ever done for you? Has it given you a proper - key word proper - raise? Invested in your training? I don't think so. They used you and now they're getting ready to dump you - if they... — read more 

If H1B visas are so that GM can hire specialized talent that is not available locally, and if those visa holders are doing the same work as other salaried employees, then shouldn't the visa holders have been the first ones on the chopping block? I... — read more 

Three product engineers have given their two week notice for greener pastures in our group, this month. How many have left your group after the layoffs?

https://jalopnik.com/corvette-owner-sues-general-motors-over-allegedly-defec-1834675372 Defective Vette wheel cover up?

The guidelines for selecting employees to layoff were based on how much money could be saved and did NOT consider the valued skill set or past performance of the employee. Evidence of this was that Managers were never consulted on the relative value... — read more 

Take a look GM employee ratings of Mary Barra at www.Glassdoor.com. In 2018, there was a 91% average approval rating. As of today the approval rating was 74%, a drop of 17 percentage points. That brings her well out of the Top CEO designation that... — read more