Topics regarding layoffs at General Motors

Topics regarding layoffs at General Motors

When are they going to implement the announced reorg?

Do you think that they are going to announce the reorganization immediately after the two weeks scheduled for layoffs, and what will be de essence of the reorg for the ones who get to stay? Are teams going to change, departments? Is it possible that... — read more 

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| 1720 views | | 4 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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401k

What happens to the employer contribution part of the 401k after a layoff here?

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| 1380 views | | 7 replies (last February 7, 2019)
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Could they reduce the number?

With results being what they are, what are the chances GM leadership will decide to reduce the number of people being laid off?

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| 1510 views | | 6 replies (last February 7, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xun4c8m

Might be usefull...

Plus, the article references our layoffs, so there's that... https://twocents.lifehacker.com/what-to-do-before-and-after-being-laid-off-1832365683

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| 744 views | | 1 reply (February 6, 2019)
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What's with all the secrecy?

What did they do this time to scare managers into not telling us anything? Even the guys who are usually chatty and reassuring are either nowhere to be found or refusing to answer any questions. Certainly makes me wonder what this whole secrecy is... — read more 

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| 2960 views | | 9 replies (last February 7, 2019)
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Is it over in Georgia?

Does anyone know if it’s really over in Georgia? Conference rooms are available now but we haven’t hear anything from our manager. We know about teams that got the "all clear" but we haven’t received any f*g update.

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| 1160 views | | 3 replies (last February 7, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XucIw06

Quiet before the storm?

I haven't heard of any layoffs today yet. Should we rejoice or consider this just the quiet before the storm? It's hard to guess where we are at with layoffs when there is no official number of how many people have been shown the door so far. It... — read more 

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| 1880 views | | 3 replies (last February 6, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xux5aRX

The leadership should hold the champagne on ice

The numbers may be good but, In my opinion, they are a result of many outside factors rather than some ”brilliant” strategy that was implemented by MB and her leadership. I imagine the severe cost-cutting had its influence on the numbers as well... — read more 

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Salary bonus?

UAW workers getting$10,750, what does that mean for salary workers? Do salary workers get profit sharing or it just bonus?

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| 3740 views | | 12 replies (last February 7, 2019)
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Question

If someone got excellent/bad performance review, does it matter in bonus payment if they are laid off? I'd also like to know this, if anybody has any ideas or even better actual info.

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| 1370 views | | 8 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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How do we know we are safe?

I've heard read that we shouldn't let our guard down unless we've heard from our managers that we are done with layoffs. We haven't had any news from management, but we also didn't have any layoffs since Monday, so I'm not sure what to think? Is it... — read more 

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| 1603 views | | 4 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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Wednesday Layoffs

Anything happening anywhere this morning? Please keep us all posted if you can. Thanks.

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| 3500 views | | 10 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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Chair thrown?

I heard that someone threw a chair through a window and it was on the news, but can't find the story. Disclaimer - I don't work for GM but feel for everyone there!

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| 3090 views | | 4 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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Penny pinchers

Well, I got let go on Monday. I was one of the first in my old group to go, seems like a lot who used to work in ops were fired even after the restructuring. GM is being a b--ch with my pay, because I was promised 6 month raises in the new college... — read more 

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| 2330 views | | 4 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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CAD Designers let go?

I only know of 1 CAD NX designer let go at the VEC Has any one heard of any others being let go? Or are they going to axe them ate a later date?

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| 1680 views | | 9 replies (last February 7, 2019)
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GM releases 4Q earnings

Full-year 2018 results: EPS-diluted of $5.58 and EPS-diluted-adjusted of $6.54 Full-year income of $8.1 billion and EBIT-adjusted of $11.8 billion Full-year EBIT-adjusted margin of 8.0 percent North America EBIT-adjusted of $10.8 billion China equity... — read more 

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| 2720 views | | 18 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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Executives kids still employed!!??

I see higher-level executives kids, who were hired because their daddy's work there, are still employed. I've worked with two of them and they have been worthless. GM is still the "club".

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| 2300 views | | 9 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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State of Union - GM?

I didn't watch the State of the Union. Any mention of the GM debacle?

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| 2240 views | | 14 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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Lost Expertise

GM is losing the expertise that took a very long time to assemble and act like there will be no repercussions to letting these dedicated employees go. This will have a devistating result that may not be seen short term ..... but the long term... — read more 

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| 1720 views | | 9 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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Etiquette for contacting Laid Off Employees

Hi, I'm a supplier wondering what the etiquette to contact a laid off employee that I worked with very closely. Several of the people I have work with were let go and I wanted to let them know that I really enjoyed working with them and appreciate it... — read more 

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| 1910 views | | 9 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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Changed opinions

A lot of people seem to have a changed opinion about getting laid off after they heard they would still get team GM and severance. I wish there was a way GM made it possible to work with employees less than 12 years who wanted to leave. A lot of... — read more 

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| 1213 views | | 1 reply (February 6, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xuq78SK

This has been said before, but...

...it's always good to have a reminder that this is NOT the end. Yes. Take a minute to feel it, as human you/we are human. Then think about next steps with a clearer mind as to what you need to do. Review and SIGN YOUR PACKET DOCS being 1! (Get your... — read more 

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| 1000 views | | 3 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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Other Job Options Do Exist

I am recently (January) ex-GM IT and I found a great job with a company that is far removed from the automotive industry, although they are probably just as susceptible to downturns in the economy, as most jobs seem to be these days. My skills... — read more 

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TRACK employees.

If Mary is trying to build GM for the future it doesn't make sense for her to include brand new TRACK employees. These folks are normally the cream of the crop at their respective colleges. These are the folks that will lead GM into the new designs... — read more 

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| 2580 views | | 16 replies (last February 8, 2019)
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Got a powertrain?

Anyone think Mary or Mark draw the torque curves for Corvette 6.2 L V8 vs. Chevy Volt electric powertrain? Maybe lack of automotive engineering knowledge? I think top execs at competitors could do it. Just saying ...

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| 1150 views | | 11 replies (last February 6, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XuHfXkF

Cost of these SWAT teams across North America?

Wonder what the cost is of these swat teams is across north America. Cost of Directors time ($$$$$), HR time ($$$) and security time ($$). Would be interesting to know THAT total figure.

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| 910 views | | 3 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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How to return items left behind by people laid off?

A coworker of mine was laid off on Monday and I know they were very upset and weren't able to collect all their personal things before being walked out. Are we allowed to return their personal items or does hr have a process?

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| 2640 views | | 9 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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H1B holders

After letting go of contractors, why weren't H1Bs targeted? Do they not the cost company money with sponsorship? Genuine curiosity, not trying to be a jerk about it. I don't know how that all works.

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| 4530 views | | 14 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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help GM with there lay-off process

A lot of people seem to have a changed opinion about getting laid off after they heard they would still get team GM and severance. I wish there was a way GM made it possible to work with employees less than 12 years who wanted to leave. A lot of... — read more 

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| 1700 views | | 11 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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Criteria for selecting

How are they deciding? There doesn't seem to be a common theme. It seems beyond than just skills and past performances.

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| 3710 views | | 21 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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Genius Move: GM creates 1000 jobs in Flint

GM adding 1,000 jobs at Flint to build heavy duty trucks -- https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2019/02/05/gm-2020-silverado-heavy-duty-unveiling/2772257002/

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| 1100 views | | 7 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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Anyone's group got axed twice?

Manager said he does not know when it is end.... My group got hit yesterday morning (Engineering in GPS). I was worried about the whole HR army will come back to my group again!!

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| 1670 views | | 6 replies (last February 6, 2019)
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