They’ve made a cute little task force to talk about why we’re mad about our pay, but they’re not going to do anything. They’re just coming around to look concerned, show face, and act like they care. This greedy company is all for show. Answer:... — read more 

I have never had as many meetings as here in any of the companies I have worked for Meetings at those other companies were more concise, had some goal and were much more productive A few more meetings and it will be a breaking point for me... — read more 

Global: Let's not pay our workers a decent wage. Employees: Expressing concern of not being happy at work Global: Why? Employees: We aren't getting payed enough. Raises were terrible. Managers think they can treat anyone like an as----e and play... — read more 

Can we please stop the nonsense that COVID-19 vaccine is dangerous and is an attack on our freedom? Most of us have been vaccinated against a dozen different diseases since we were babies. And we’re still alive! Let’s just put COVID-19 vaccine in the... — read more 

That's how they behave. As if they are untouchable. I regret leaving the company I used to work for, because at least there weren't such incompetent managers there. Honestly, I’m just curious how some of them would get along in other... — read more 

Email contact for project been working on 6 months, email bounce, she left GF. Email manager, gone too. Email next manager, in Singapore, no help.

A close colleague who left got a great job. The other colleague is paid significantly more. Another colleague achieved more in the new company in 3 months than he achieved here in 3 years. All these people were unnoticed and very... — read more 

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/09/amazon-to-cover-100percent-of-college-tuition-for-us-hourly-employees.html Amazon is the 2nd largest US employer and hiring. Current stock price = $3,484.16 / per share

So here is a situation that I thing is going on. With the current demand and not enough capacity and the amount of years of cash crunch. Tom is faced with a dire situation to somehow make the most of the situation to get GF in a good financial... — read more 

The brain drain is very much real and there are not enough people to hire to even fill the empty seats, not to mention enough people who could provide even half of the knowledge and experience that walked away. It's a matter of time before the ELT... — read more 

Hey what is this new vaccination mandate SLT is considering. Seems like they might Be cutting a big deal with NY State for that.

oh no, oh no, oh no no no no! https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/GlobalFoundries-lost-220-million-tax-case-just-16382759.php

The reason for the low raises is to save cash and help the financials for the IPO.

Why does it seem to me that GF thinks that cheaper labor can fix all the problems in this company? Completely wrong, there are so many problems that it wouldn’t even help if employees worked pro bono because there’s no vision and no real leaders... — read more 

Has anyone noticed an uptick in attrition? Any idea on the numbers, from what I hear it is at about 15%

Looks like Mckinsey and BCG are making a huge chunk out of GF while GF gets desperate to get to profitability. Anyone knows why are Mckinsey and now BCG there, just do a people search and you will see loads of folks there.

https://abc7news.com/target-college-tuition-reimbursement-paying-for-program/10931655/ Workers, including those on the first day on the job, can attend classes at more than 40 schools, colleges and universities.

$2.000 referral for techs level 2-5 plus sign on bonus. Don't do it. Techs are treated unfairly by prod managers with 6 mois. post college. Better options w/ better pay locally.

in regards to GF receiving 1Bn in incentives and giving out sh---y raises. https://vimeo.com/577864110

https://www.pcgamer.com/intel-interested-in-buying-ex-amd-fab-and-ryzen-chip-maker-globalfoundries/

Was everyone pumped at the ice cream social, after missing out on the important tent with critical HR and facilities workers. We know they make this place successful and needed to be with leadership team. Woooo (Rick flair voice). Seriously though... — read more 

Heard from a family friend who is a fan 10 SLT and still in touch with TC that intel will be buying fab 8 and 9 while fab 10 transitions over to ON. Title changes were due to intel structure and a way to justify layoffs. Be warned and be... — read more 

https://gf.com/press-release/globalfoundries-plans-build-new-fab-upstate-new-york-private-public-partnership Only $1B for existing fab, no mention of F8.2 details. Trust me, it won't happen with no details at all. Just to trick Uncle Sam for free... — read more 

For the G, you see we have a half circle and a quarter circle, representing our global reach; Oh! and because we make wafers. The middle is shared by the G and the F, representing how we come together and work as a team. Then for the second part of... — read more 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/intel-is-in-talks-to-buy-globalfoundries-for-about-30-billion-11626387704

If you're ready to make a stand, be paid and treated properly, please follow the links below and create an anonymous account. We will be updating with further information in those channels. Telegram channel: https://t.me/unionizefab8 Telegram... — read more 

Needless to say, the importance of transparency in one company: in companies that are transparent, employees are more engaged, they feel more valued, the company culture is stronger, and so on. Why does GF persistently refuse to be a transparent... — read more 

In order to have any success unionizing global foundries for better pay, we must utilize social media to organize employees. Organization cannot take place on GF property. Create an alias and use Facebook search to find people who have listed... — read more 

anyone hear about this? Significant impact in Malta, and teams at other fabs. Little or no rebadging as well. Wondering what the scope and true impact is. I am guessing most people don't interact with IT engineering teams.

At least not since I've been working here. It has always been there but now it’s awful what’s going on. It seems to me that favoritism has never been greater and it is no longer even a secret here. And how can someone be motivated to keep working... — read more 

Please spread the word to your coworkers. Woman in HR was talking about how there is a buffer what senior leadership sees from employees. That buffer is Mackenzie. The company brought in to lean and cost cut at the expense of the employees and just... — read more 

Heard some guys down at lunch lasy week talking about plans for unionizing due to poor compensation as their list of duties continues to increase. Today i was up in the offices and overheard chatter in cubicles about how more and more employees are... — read more 

2018; globalfoundries closes their 7nm development due to increasing cost in production and inability to produce volume needed by AMD. Over 2000 employees at the malta location layed off 2019; global cruises in silent mode and picks up large... — read more 

I know many in my department are unhappy and looking for other opportunities. I am on the fence and although I’m mentally and financially prepared for a RIF at any given moment, I’ve become comfortable in my little niche here - which is why I am... — read more 

Why did we switch again? Half of the people I talk to are still missing old emails and/or not getting some new ones. The file migration that was supposed to take one week is now on its third week?? IT has been no help. Their outsourced helpdesk is a... — read more 

I know many people in my department are underpaid at globalfoundries and unhappy. They are also looking for new opportunities at other companies. we work in the cleanroom as technicians and senior technicians mostly and make 50k - 65k (at the highest... — read more 

In the last 48 hours, maintenance team has taken down 2 large GlobalFoundries signs and logos on the outside of Fab8, including the large one on the side of the door. Now the logos on each and every conference room and sign are all coming down.... ... — read more 

I was actually excited to be getting back into the office to get away from the wife and kids for a while but as I come back I'm noticing a lot of my coworkers have been putting in their resignation because they actually enjoyed working from home is... — read more 

Has anyone heard any new rumors about layoffs? The atmosphere is very tense. I've never been this demoralized and less motivated to work.