in regards to GF receiving 1Bn in incentives and giving out sh---y raises. https://vimeo.com/577864110
From what I can tell, we dodged a bullet here
https://www.pcgamer.com/intel-interested-in-buying-ex-amd-fab-and-ryzen-chip-maker-globalfoundries/
Pure energy and excitement
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
Trigger for depression
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
All lies again!!
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
explanation of new logo
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
INTEL offers 30B to buy Globalfoundries vai WSJ
https://www.wsj.com/articles/intel-is-in-talks-to-buy-globalfoundries-for-about-30-billion-11626387704
For everyone ready to make a stand.
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
Why is there no transparency here?
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
Unionization
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
major outsourcing/layoffs in IT
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.
Favoritism is no longer concealed?
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
WE ALL NEED TO GIVE A "0 RATING" FOR THE UPCOMING GLINT SURVEY
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
Unions inevitable if global continues this way.
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
Global Foundries is trying to hide their past. We won't let them. (4 years explained)
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
Is the grass greener?
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
Transition to Microsoft 365
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
Annual Performance Raises are coming in the next few weeks. lets discuss titles / current salaries to see where we stand in the US market
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
"GlobalFoundries" logos all coming down at Fab8
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
WFH or bust
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
Let's get back to the topic
Has anyone heard any new rumors about layoffs? The atmosphere is very tense. I've never been this demoralized and less motivated to work.
IBM tells its version of how a fab marriage with GlobalFoundries went wrong
https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/IBM-tells-its-version-of-how-a-fab-marriage-went-16236971.php
Bloomberg GlobalFoundries Says IBM Demanding $2.5 Billion as IPO Nears
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/globalfoundries-says-ibm-demanding-2-205559230.html
COVID in F7
Thought I saw some posting on F7 quarantining >200 employees due to 1 positive case. Management was angry why AB split was not implemented earlier. Cough* Employees are forced back daily *cough Singapore management thought they are lucky but... — read more
IPO fraud
Whistleblowerers are encouraged to submit tips at https://www.sec.gov/tcr There are monetary awards
GlobalFoundries is moving its headquarters from Santa Clara to Malta, NY
What is the motive behind this move? Cost cutting for the IPO? Are they planning to get rid off Santa Clara office? Or, is the move meant to strengthen and streamline the fab process as they mentioned?
Female leader
With the current CEO about to complete 3 years, and GF in its 12th year and eyeing an IPO, I think it's perfect time for the board to show commitment to gender equality and D&I by hiring a woman CEO. None of the 4 CEOs so far, nor any of the current... — read more
Business units are overrated
BUs are overrated, over-compensated, understaffed, and full of highly promoted, young and outsider people, who have been unable to drive strategic business or gain or retain market share since the BU re-org. They have been unable to efficiently use... — read more
Feb layoffs
Heard its going to happen in SGP , deadline given to ppl who are not returning to work on sgp site.. to resign .. US sites , heard anyone rated a 1 will be given a PIP or offered a VSP ....
New Layoffs Feb
in Sgp Site , those that dun return from Malaysia back to the Sgp site office to work will be asked to resign ... already a bunch of 20yrs or more ppl have been laid off in the last 3-4 weeks here in sgp .. same news i heard from the US sites ...
Where are people finding new jobs?
People are leaving this place on daily bases for greener pastures and I can't figure out how they're finding new jobs. I've been looking for nearly a year now and whatever I find is at least 30-40 percent below what I currently make. Are people... — read more
So much complaining here
My wife and my brother both lost their jobs since the pandemic started. Luckily, I still have a job so it hasn't hit us as hard, but my brother is a mess. His wife quit a while ago to stay home with the kids and now there's four of them with no... — read more
Happy New Year and success to you all
My last day was 12/31, I quit, not laid off, hope those staying find proper balance, geonbae
More layoffs at GF?
Is there still people to be laid off there? At early 2000, 8300 people worked there in BTV and now little over 2000 after couple of name changes from IBM. Same clueless management running the show so writing is on the wall. Death by many small... — read more
Pawns Unite
Manufacturing employees are the overlooked stepchild at GF. Its time to show your worth. What other group can be shoveled around like mere pawns on a chess board. Being sacrificed for the knights, queens and rooks. Getting 12 hour notice that you're... — read more
I held my head high
I was quietly laid off last month. I knew it could happen at any given moment. I wasn’t angry. I was upset but I wouldn’t give management the satisfaction of thinking GF got the best of me. In the weeks since then I’ve had a few offers from... — read more
Quit now to save a job
I quit 2020/12/31, already have new job, kids registered in new school (remote schooling, we move I quit). if quit now I save someone job who be laid off. what do ?
So many changes for the worse
I still remember a time when being good at your job and not being afraid to go the extra mile meant you would be able to get ahead. But the days when excelling at your job was rewarded are gone. Now being mediocre is celebrated and rewarded and that... — read more