My GM experience can best be described as "numbing". Even before the firings, I noticed how miserable most employees were and that showed in how they treated each other. I didn't expect a hug-fest environment, but also didn't expect the Hunger Games... — read more 

Many of my colleagues and I where let go this Morning. I’m pretty relieved that this is all over with now. Greener pastures!! :)

Trying to see if there was any logic other than target cost ... In our case the first person on the list of cuts was one of the most senior people ... but definitely the one with the highest salary. Then there were some new hires (who probably got... — read more 

I vote NO CONFIDENCE in GM Senior Leadership Starting With M Barra (Who as a former VP of HR should know better). How could any competent leader have as many new hires as GM in the last 5 years ... and then implement such draconian cuts (including... — read more 

Still have not really heard of any Designers being hit. I wonder why?

Surely no coincidence that the layoffs were announced just as the Independent Monitor left.

I think it really depends on the individual and jobs you get when you're in your TRACK rotation. I learned and gained a lot of knowledge working on different programs at different times of the GVDP. I was able to grow a huge network through all of... — read more 

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2019/02/06/beaumont-health-looks-hire-laid-off-gm-workers/2794430002/

Large conf rooms are blocked off, water bottles are in the room. Probably waiting for executive to arrive to start the axe.

Official / unofficial count from Austin IT?

HR room which had been empty all week now has a few people in it. The conference room closed sign has been on the door all week but the door has been left open. Door is shut now with the sign still on it. Not a lot of activity but a change.

Just walked through the aisle of conference rooms where "the talk" has been occurring. No HR or security down there as of current.

Because payments can no longer be made. Any gate at tech center on weekend would work I'm thinking.

The HR Dementors are at VDOC today. I'm one of the first.

If I'm not mistaken the WARN notice provides the employee 60 OFFICIAL days advanced notice to that individual will be let go. I'm seeing that a WARN notice was issued for WTC correct? But was filed after or on the same day that layoffs started. What... — read more 

This all looks so much like a prep for a sale/merger. While that may soon happen, before that is this prep for a SPLIT, from Cruise. They want Legacy GM to look good on paper when it goes freestanding.

I took the VSP for which I am thankful since this situation now breaks my heart. I was GM then became Delphi and then back to GM 2009 with the Delphi plants. 30 years with GM and 10 with Delphi. GM refuses to honor health care- no pension since went... — read more 

Anybody seeing anything this morning? Please share it here. Thanks!!!

Any signs of AEC getting hit today?

Is there any activity at the Engineering blg?

Any information out there on separations being carried out at Pontiac? With the weather day yesterday it seems activity was suspended. I would suspect today things would be crazy but it seems quiet

For those let go this week, were you told to make sure you come into work?

Has anyone heard if they're done with IT yet--particularly in Michigan?

Any sign they’re happening today? Just saw HR walk through so I’m guessing it’s round 3

Are they done with contractors for now?

Layoffs happen yearly, and it's not advertised. Usually it mostly affects the contract personnel depending on the program. The reason why this one was made public, is because not enough salaried took the buyouts. Every 8-10 years, GM bloats it's... — read more 

My son was laid off on Monday, and he is devastated. I've never seen him like this. As a mother, it breaks my heart to see him like that. I can guarantee you General Motors that I am done with you forever. You lost a loyal customer with this move... — read more 

If they are eliminating roles and not people... Why are job postings for eliminated positions being added to GM careers the same or next day people are walked out. And in many instances very talented people. The media should cover some of these... — 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 

Does anybody know for sure?

Am I the only one who is here in the middle of the night, not able to sleep and worrying about what's to come tomorrow? We might have been granted a short reprieve, but we all know this is far from over. I'm just wondering how I'm going to function... — read more 

For folks that were around then as I was (and also impacted because my engineer father was unemployed for almost a year), this is not the worst in GM history. 16,000 were terminated back in 1974. Unfortunately Ford and Chrysler were hit too so job... — read more 

Saw this list from someone who knows someone who knows someone. I’m wondering how it traveled all the way to me, someone who is so low on the totem pole. They have been stressing us out for weeks and now higher ups, managers, and below have a list... — read more 

You can also have fun. Not sure if it's just my experience, but seems corporate is just too serious and unemotional. I get the professional aspects about it, but to me, professional doesn't mean cutting off your emotions for 8-9 hours a day. Just the... — read more 

You cannot be required by your employer to waive your right to advance notice under WARN. However, when an employer closes a facility or has a layoff, the employer may ask its employees to sign a document waiving their right to make claims against... — read more 

What happens if the bet to go all-in on EV completely flops and the profits from trucks and SUV's is not enough to balance losses from EV and autonomous programs?

M Barra and all HR Leadership should resign in disgrace over how this process has been conceived and executed.

Stories of amazing new hires and outstanding long timers being axed. What's the rationale behind what's being done. M Barra and Human Resources"Management" have failed in this process and should feel ashamed in how they are randomly affecting... — read more