Seriously people, it's just a matter of time before 90 percent of people who currently work at GM and the entire auto industry are left without a job. Automation, outsourcing, lower sales... Everybody can see where this is headed. Learn a new skill... — read more
GM was a big part of the war effort during ww2
Don't ever forget , even though that was a different era . Bombers built out at Willow Run Ypsilanti and many more war effort areas in the country. General Motors has always had the finger in the defense punch bowl and to this day it's the same ... — read more
- GM engineers and technician professionals
https://www.speea.org Salaried Engineering teams and technicians , before it's to late ! This may be of help. Professional union.
Here's where GM layoffs stand after stunning blow to factory workers JAMIE L. LAREAU | DETROIT FREE PRESS
I spoke with the writer at the free press for along time yesterday , I told her that the salaried are talking a possible professional union is the rumor , she was very interested in that. I also told her about the contract people that did alot of... — read more
No one is safe regardless of their contribution!
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/06/business/hermanth-kappanna-vw-emissions-gm.html Six Years Ago, He Helped Expose VW’s Diesel Fraud. This Year, G.M. Let Him Go. Hemanth Kappanna’s research helped plunge Volkswagen into a scandal that continues to... — read more
Let this be a lesson to all
Let this be a lesson to all, I learned years ago not to fall for this bull c-ap consumerism economy. It's expected that we all must buy 'STUFF' to keep it rolling, well that's fine but I'm not going to do it and then lose my job every 2 or 3 years!!... — read more
Any concrete info on potential new layoffs?
I can never be to careful after the layoffs. I’m always anticipating a new wave and I was never in a state where I could be calm ever since. It would be helpful if I heard that no one has heard any rumors regarding layoffs in the making, although I... — read more
The illusion that they want people to believe so they can continue to move jobs and money around
Nothing is happening at GM , it's all hot air with zero results. Meanwhile jobs are disappearing at an alarming rate , other countries are giving GM incentives and big tax breaks to do business abroad, our government apparently isn't doing enough to... — read more
My negative review was removed from glassdoor.
When you submit a review on Glassdoor, they must review and approve it before it is publicly available. About a week ago, I posted my negative review of GM and the post was approved. Oddly, it would not show when sorting by "Most Recent". I could... — read more
Mary Barra's impatience could save GM , Ok?
When will she be told to leave? When is her last day going to be?
Companies that wanted to hire the laid off GM employees
When GM was going about laying off thousands of people, they said that they had been contacted by many companies that were anxious to hire the laid off GM employees. Did GM ever post a list of these companies? Has anyone seen it? Or was this just... — read more
When can we expect more layoffs?
Do we have any ideas yet? Or are we in a "wait and see" phase right now?
glassdoor review
Is everyone taking the time to post a thoughtful review on glassdoor on what it is really like to work at GM? I'm hoping that honest reviews will heed as a warning to anyone applying to the many jobs they have posted there.
When did things start to change?
When did working at General Motors turned from being enjoyable to being one of the worst employment options? All the stress, uncertainty, frustration, anticipation of bad things to happen... So much bad, so little good happening here lately. When did... — read more
GM wastes money, facilities and time.
Do any of you know if they are closing Pontiac building B , is that a for sure done deal? The Power train building. Just curious if anyone knows the real facts as to what they plan for the building and employees.
Will there be a severance payout today or tomorrow?
I worked at GM for 3 years and i think i have one last payout coming.
Auto purchases by a regular consumer
Bought a new car yesterday. Used of course. Never buy or rent a new car is my philosophy. Loaded Equinox for 17K with 16,000 miles. Solid deal. Lots of options. Never in my mind would I pay anything over 20K for a vehicle. They depreciate the minute... — read more
Should Salaried Workers Consider Forming a Union at GM?
Is it time for salaried workers to organize and join the UAW? GM is abusing its salaried workforce, without a question, targeting the older workers in these layoffs to save money on their pensions and higher salaries. They abused many other groups as... — read more
GM adds 400 jobs at Corvette plant , yeah SO!
UAW transfers will fill them , funny how that's made into a big deal in the news. Fire this Marry Barra already
Solution! Do not buy GM product , remember kids that you were fired during Christmas.
No more GM products ever again in my driveway. The people are speaking Barra , your customers ! They are p-ss-d and doing business at other dealer's , You're the CEO and it's all on you . You're late to market with the mid engine Vette and you should... — read more
GM wastes money, facilities and time.
Moving engine and transmission development — Global Powertrain Operations in GM Speak — 20 miles from an engineering campus in Pontiac to GM’s main tech center in Warren, may look like rearranging the deck chairs, but it eliminated bureaucracy and... — read more
How do all the fired people know what it’s like to work at GM now?
I love how the separated employees come here and bash what it’s like to work at GM post separation. How do you know? I guess if it gives you comfort thinking that it’s all gloom and doom, then go ahead and keep bashing. I find it hard to believe that... — read more
Take Your Kid to Work Day
In an effort to give the kids a greater understanding of GM culture, 33% of them were unexpectedly walked out by HR today!
This was not a well thought out strategy for the layoff process
GM Executive Leadership failure to create a well thought out strategy for the layoff process provides some insight into the gross mismanagement at GM. Thousands were laid off without an advanced plan to handle the loss of key staff that were leaders... — read more
Do you guys feel GM is going under?
You guys that have been through this before , do you think the company is going to go out of business or what will happen? Are they positioning to be bought ?
Engineering budgets slashed, new layoffs at Pre Production.
The company seems to not feel the need to invest in quality test properties anymore as its prepares more budget and manpower cuts in the ppo division.
Keep your options open!
If there are no engineering jobs, move to something completely different. I'm 50 now, I know my days are numbered. I don't expect to have my corporate job that much longer, the writing is on the wall. One thing is for sure, I'm not going to keep... — read more
For the worker bees left at GM , how bad is it there , Is it business as usual or mass chaos?
What's it like , new college hires happy , are there still people being let go? I worked in Pontiac Global Propulsion Systems , what is the latest news at the facility?
Retraining employees would be cheaper
Employers can spend billions of dollars restructuring their workforce to keep competitive with newer technology — but many executives do not even know how much this investment pays off, a new Wall Street Journal report finds... — read more
Question
Has everybody received their severance by now? Those who were laid of in March, that is.
Contractor Status?
Have any contract people that were let go been called back?
Unemployment done, what's next?
Well, the five month unemployment period is about over and done for some of us. No job yet, but not by lack of trying. No extension, economy is great says everyone with a job. Anyone else in the same boat? What are you doing to weather the storm?... — read more
This is why GM is going down
GM is going down. Day by day market is shrinking, car prices are rising, consumers are dwindling, outsourcing is growing, reputation is dying, stock price is stagnant, quality is awful, the brains of the organization are getting let go, bonuses and... — read more
Shots Fired: GM Has Harsh Words About Ram 1500 Sales Tactics
Oh poor GM , they build junk , they have ruined their image so people are going to the better products , Hopefully GM will go out of business soon , so far so good by the looks of it! Garbage Motors.
GM Length of Service Jan'88-Dec'00? Read This...
If you had the above start date with GM AND you were just short of 60 at time of layoff, you lost a considerable amount in your pension. If I retire at age 62, I will receive 22% less in my pension for life than the amount I would have received if I... — read more
New Rumors on the Next Salaried Layoffs
From previous posts, there was some discussion on the next round of Salaried Layoffs set for August/September time frame. Is this still on track? Any other discussion on this?
Standards and expectations? What are those?
What a culture shock. Anybody coming to GM that has worked elsewhere has to dramatically lower their expectations and standards. Some many sloth like people— hourly and salaried with terrible work ethics. I really think GM should change it’s company... — read more