Nissan said yesterday morning they will cut 9k jobs in anticipation of tariffs 🇺🇸/ 🇯🇵 on imported cars 🚗- others will follow for sure - trade wars on a massive scale are about to start
Layoffs are inevitable
SLT has packed their golden parachutes but haven’t yet reached the required altitude to jump. A merger with the likes of Apple never materialized so they will settle for a private equity buyout and then pull the rip cord. The Bob’s will then sit down... — read more
Trump floated a 100% or 200% tariff on cars made in Mexico or on the products made by companies that move manufacturing from the US to Mexico
https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/06/economy/inflation-interest-rates-donald-trump-presidency/index.html How will big tariffs on cars coming up from GM's factories in Mexico affect us?
General Motors Layoffs 2025
If the market makes a turn soon, do you think there will be General Motors layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Former Designer Says General Motors Firing Was Retaliatory
General Motors LLC is facing a new lawsuit in federal court from a former employee alleging gender discrimination and retaliation in violation of Title VII and Michigan law. Judy Kim, a former designer at GM, alleges that after she complained about... — read more
The CEO of Ford says he's been driving a Xiaomi EV for the past 6 months and doesn't want to give it up
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ceo-ford-says-hes-driving-115916540.html Apparently the Chinese are making great EVs. Yes, they're currently losing money on them due to upfront investment costs, but they plan to expand production to spread those costs... — read more
Best days of my life in order...
Marrying my beautiful wife The birth of my daughter. Getting walked out of the Arizona Innovation Center.
GM's 3rd Quarter Results
If you want to cut the drama and find out how well GM is really doing, GM is announcing it's 3rd quarter earnings next Tuesday at 8:30am. In the past, when GM was in the red, you could always count on mass layoffs because it's a corporation and... — read more
GM redeveloping like he-l on Warren tech center
Looks like it is going to be new parking lots WAY out in BFE. The shuttle busses are going to be busier than he-l. With 5 days coming next year, better Dress warm in the winter.
Malibu design team well done
It had a good run, many happy customers too!
2024 Year-End Performance Review With Calibration
Have you ever seen GM do this with their CAP reviews? "With Calibration"? Then there's the video with cartoon characters you can watch that explains that this time it's different. Your raise/bonus isn't being justified. Your very existence is. Are... — read more
Dell's sudden 5-day return-to-office order leaves parents scrambling to find childcare
https://www.businessinsider.com/dell-staff-return-office-order-sparks-panic-parents-childcare-wfh-2024-10 "The expectation is that ALL Global Sales team members who can work from a Dell office be on-site five days a week, regardless of role," Bill... — read more
Something strange I've noticed
I've noticed a few talented people being brought on board, only to be placed in roles they’re not suited for. What's the purpose of making sure to hire someone for a specific skill set if you won’t let them use it? These folks would do great if... — read more
October 18th - Layoffs coming
October 18th will be another dark day. Prayers.
General Motors Q3 deliveries down 2.2%, EV sales climb 60% to record high
https://seekingalpha.com/news/4155061-general-motors-q3-deliveries-down-ev-sales-climb-record-high
EV sales in Europe hit a speed bump — and the US should be worried too
Europe is facing plunging sales of electric vehicles — and the continent's struggles are a warning sign for the US. Registrations fell by nearly 44% in August compared with the same month last year, according to the European Automobile... — read more
250+ part-time union workers face potential layoffs from Fort Wayne GM plant
https://www.21alivenews.com/video/2024/09/27/250-part-time-union-workers-face-potential-layoffs-fort-wayne-gm-plant/
**A Message of Appreciation and Clear Expectations**
Dear General Motors Employees, As we approach the new year, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to each and every one of you for your enthusiasm in embracing our return to a five-day workweek. We're excited to bring everyone back... — read more
GM Electric Boat Epic Fail.
https://www.geekwire.com/2024/gm-backed-electric-boating-startup-pure-watercraft-selling-assets-as-part-of-receivership-process/
UAW Local 31 braces for November layoffs at GM’s Fairfax facility
General Motors notified the state of Kansas of its intent to temporarily lay off workers at its Fairfax production facility in Kansas City, Kansas, on Thursday. The layoffs are part of a previously announced “re-tooling” of the plant to make a... — read more
Are we in a recession?
Give your opinions on whether or not you think America is in a recession.
GM announces temporary layoffs of hundreds at Kansas plant
General Motors said Thursday it will layoff hundreds of employees at Fairfax assembly plant in Kansas City, Kansas, as it ends production of the Chevrolet Malibu sedan. The automaker said 680 employees at the plant will start their layoff on Nov... — read more
Amazon tells staff to return to office five days a week
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/09/16/amazon-return-to-office-five-days-week/
GM JV with Hyundai
Many Hyundai employees are ex-GMK. Hyundai pays better in Korea. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/12/gm-hyundai-collaboration-vehicles-manufacturing.html
GM To White Collar Workers: Get With The EV Program Or You're Out
https://jalopnik.com/gm-to-white-collar-workers-get-with-the-ev-program-or-1851644340 holy bu-------k
Staff engineers level 8 to be gone before the end of the year
Looks like GM will be culling the so-called “associate” managers for cost reduction.
GM patents deployable awning. The could lead to layoffs, since the awning WILL deploy at the most inconvenient times.
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1144328_gm-deployable-awning-patent
General Motors, DEI and ESG
Have you been rejected for promotion over someone with much less experience and education and that person turned out to be a "DEI" candidate? GM managers are certainly bold and shameless about this. It's frustrating isn't it? It's actually... — read more
You will learn to love the office. It's gonna be great! Remote work is revoked.
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2024/08/30/gm-revokes-remote-work-status-white-collar/75018996007/
GM must face big class action over faulty transmissions
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gm-must-face-big-class-191425891.html
From angst to apathy to fear
Summary: We were all so upset about RTO that we were going to quit but few quit and now we are sad and afraid because the company we hate might cut us.
Laid Off in 2019 - Checking in to see how those effected today are doing
Hi All, I was laid off in 2019. I had worked at GM for 4 years in Atlanta/ Roswell Innovation Center. I was awarded my annual bonus for 2019, paid severance (In other words, my normal paycheck every two weeks), got to keep my insurance and pay... — read more
GM to start charging employees for use of on campus soap and toilet paper at the WTC
Are you kidding me? They just let 600 people go….
How were layoffs decided?
I saw some low performers cut but also a lot of the more top talent was also cut. Yet I still see a lot of bottom of the barrel folks that survived who should not be working as engineers.
Maybe GM can replace Mary with a CEO from Brazil for one-third the cost?
https://www.carscoops.com/2024/05/stellantis-hiring-50000-engineers-in-brazil-and-india-instead-of-150000-ones-in-america/
gm contract employee layed off (flint preset)
upon waiting on full time benefits after urging employer, I was let off. Told me I wasn't needed anymore due to production.
Just do the bare minimum
“We were all used as stepping stones, to build exceptional products, industry-first tech and leapfrog our competitors,” a product manager affected by GM’s cuts wrote on LinkedIn. “All for what? A pat on the back and ‘good job’.” Remember this next... — read more
GM Layoffs: "There Is A Difference Between Being Bold & Being Ruthless," Says Fired Employee
“This email stated that "We (Software and Services) are critical to GM’s bold vision for the future—as we build that future, we must also make bold choices that enable us to move faster, pivot when needed, and prioritize investing in what will have... — read more
Get lost in politics and lose the build a good car with fair price to sell it foundation.
Politicians pushing car manufacturers is pulling the plug on a once solid business. Leave car building to the pros . EVs and AI are sinking good businesses