Topics regarding layoffs at General Motors

Topics regarding layoffs at General Motors

Conference Room Unavailable - Do Not Enter

As previously known/discussed. Just did a lap around the VEC and several rooms on my floor have this sign attached to the window. This will be super awkward as some aren’t reserved for the whole day and butt up to meetings. They are obviously not... — read more 

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| 1720 views | | 6 replies (last February 4, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XsAPOaw

Unifor Commercial

Unifor union commercial: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/gm-unifor-oshawa-super-bowl-ad-1.5004190 Depending on what your point of view is (union worker, GM exec, GM staffer, more liberal, centrist, or more conservative view of the world)... — read more 

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| 640 views | | 2 replies (last February 4, 2019)
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Don't let GM define your worth

Your job at GM doesn't define your worth in this world. You are a human being placed on this planet for a reason. Don't let this difficult time make you question your worth. God loves you and sent his son to die for you. You're worth it.

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| 600 views | | 2 replies (last February 4, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XsNYR8P

Tomorrow

Good luck to everyone tomorrow and God bless. I just hope they get it over with early.

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| 730 views | | 1 reply (February 4, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XsqFXeK

BOGO GM

Buy One laid off employee, Get One free... GMs Winter Sale starts on 2/4 through 2/8.

GM Yammer

I wonder if the cuts will appear in GM yammer group? Things that make you go Hmmm.

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| 4320 views | | 7 replies (last February 4, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XsnL8Kw

This is why it happened

This explains it. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gm-barra/frustrated-gm-investors-ask-what-more-ceo-barra-can-do-idUSKCN1MT2QM

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| 1140 views | | 4 replies (last February 4, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XsfcIo9

The young, the old, and everyone in between

I’m new at this site, having just discovered it. It’s disappointing to see so much finger pointing of old vs. young and vice versa. I’m in my mid-50’s. I started in the business as a contract worker 30 years ago and was hired direct at GM a short... — read more 

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| 1200 views | | 3 replies (last February 4, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xs9AlEc

MIC 1st Floor South conference rooms

Well kids, it's starting. Apparently there are many conference rooms on the south side 1st floor of MIC that have been booked beginning at 12 am 2/4 though 2/8 12 pm for Maintenance?! Lol Coincidence? According to the FBI, there is no such thing. Yay... — read more 

Conference Room Undergoing Maintenance

I was just kicked out of the conference room I had booked in Warren as it is now Undergoing Maintenance. Seems like a lot of room are suddenly unavailable. What a crazy term to put. Why not just say it directly! And we have to find out the timing... — read more 

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| 1470 views | | 7 replies (last February 4, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XrIubjL

New CIO

Wonder when Mary will get smart and bring in her own CIO. Seriously, private cloud!!!!!? You can buy it off the shelf from Microsoft or Amazon for a fraction of the cost. There are just some things you dont insource

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| 1210 views | | 4 replies (last February 4, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xrf252t

Anti GM superbowl AD from Canada!

There is a union in Canada called UNIFOR and they are angry at the Oshawa plant. So angry that they bought an ad to play during the Superbowl.. wow. Check their twitter out: https://twitter.com/UniforTheUnion/status/1092108033759547393

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| 1170 views | | 7 replies (last February 4, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xr8TUpK

A superbowl with spiraling depression

After the superbowl ends, I expect to spiral into a deep depression with feelings of helplessness and severe anxiety all because someone else determines my job fate tomorrow. When times are good, working at GM is wonderful....when things go south... — read more 

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| 1530 views | | 9 replies (last February 4, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XrB3Vp7

Two weeks notice or no?

Hey Guys, I found a different job that I'm planning to start mid march. I was thinking about putting in a two weeks notice Feb 15 to get my bonus on the 28th, but I've been thinking I could just be walked out before the 28th. What do you guys think?

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| 3500 views | | 12 replies (last February 4, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XrWWrvQ

The immortal words of Marcus Cole

If you feel than GM and the universe are being unfair, remember these words: "Wouldn't it be much worse if life were fair and all the terrible things that happen to us come because we actually deserve them. So now I take great comfort in the general... — read more 

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| 1000 views | | 4 replies (last February 4, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xr4LBAy

Superbowl, a small pizza, and a pink slip

Why not just get this over Thursday and Friday without dramatizing and hyping it so much? Really want to watch the superbowl in peace and not be worried about things out of my control. Monday is a really bad day to do this sort of thing and the... — read more 

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| 1360 views | | 6 replies (last February 4, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XrgIhXz

Pray

Praying for all at GM who will be impacted leaving and staying. Very sad time in the companies history. Many of us worked as family together. May God bless each one and may his light shine on his faithful children. Know God holds your future not man.

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| 910 views | | 7 replies (last February 4, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xr6wgMb

Returning the CVO

How do those with CVOs plan to get home tomorrow after getting laid off? Do they get a 20% off Lyft coupon?

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| 1460 views | | 6 replies (last February 4, 2019)
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