https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2023/09/15/ford-gm-temporarily-lay-off-workers-at-plants-affected-by-uaw-strike/70868281007/ There is the link. So because of the plant strike at the wentzville faculty, GM “temporarily” laid off 2k at another... — read more 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/gm-reveals-more-generous-proposal-to-uaw-less-than-9-hours-before-contract-expires/ar-AA1gJoos

I think that’s what I heard

Mary Barra deserves a $380 million annual compensation package! This is only $1M more than the CEO of Lucid receives. GM sells more EVs than Lucid, therefore Mary deserves to be compensated fairly for her hard work and dedication.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-launches-anti-subsidy-investigation-into-chinese-electric-vehicles-2023-09-13/

Will there be more layoffs with impending UAW strike?

what is the future of services Organization? Is Stacy L going to lead it? any insights ? more layoffs?

https://www.t3.com/news/bmw-will-no-longer-charge-you-extra-to-use-your-own-cars-hardware-features

The Midwest Auto OEM Sr. Leaders (Directors and above) desire to be just like Silicon Valley tech companies with their fast moving mindset and goals for huge profit margins. Everything they are changing is because they are in a panic mode to survive... — read more 

https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/uaw-chief-union-to-strike-any-detroit-automaker-that-hasnt-reached-deal-as-contracts-end-next-week-2/

Is it true that during the lay offs in April, 95% of the people being laid off were Canadian Contractors?

https://autos.yahoo.com/20-slowest-selling-used-car-160900386.html

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/02/uaw-strikes-at-gm-ford-stellantis-seem-inevitable.html

Auto Strike Looms, Threatening to Shut Detroit’s Big 3 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/03/business/economy/uaw-autoworkers-strike.html With their contract expiring Sept. 14, the United Auto Workers and the companies are far apart in talks. A walkout... — read more 

One of several reasons your car insurance went up 17% this year: the high cost of EV repair/replacement. The other, which is a serious side issue: people are so broke that they are canceling insurance in droves (they charge you extra to cover for... — read more 

Where are the Brightdrop vans? The only vans I've seen on the road are the vans tested and driven by Rousch, with 'M-plates', here in the Detroit-metro area. Have any, either long or short wheelbase models, been delivered yet? Anyone seen these in... — read more 

Mike brought in another executive from Apple. Plus, I heard rumors about a center in California. Just a rumor. Expect more changes!

https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/business/ap-auto-workers-vote-overwhelmingly-to-let-union-leaders-to-call-strikes-against-detroit-companies/

Here is the new subreddit if people didn't know, there is some good discussion happening. https://www.reddit.com/r/GMemployees/

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2023/08/23/gm-arizona-chandler-it-job-cuts/70660295007/#

I am an experienced engineer from another supplier. Joining vddv soon. I was told by friends several folks left the org already, how is the morale in vddv? Are more layoffs expected? A bit concerned since the market isnt great and I got a great role... — read more 

GM announces closure of Arizona IT Innovation Center, resulting in 940 job cuts https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2023/08/23/gm-arizona-chandler-it-job-cuts/70660295007/#

I used to think that RM and his Senior leaders are evil since they were asking us to return to office to do our work but most of us complain during our employee survey saying we can do it at home. Then senior leaders listened, they kicked him out... — read more 

Site closed October 31. No wfh option, but workers can apply for other positions.

Maybe they should start the layoffs with Cruise. What they're doing isn't working. https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/firetruck-siren-lights-on-hits-cruise-car-18303730.php

To the likely well intentioned person who keeps blathering on about GM’s “$115 billion in debt”, the majority of that debt is to cover auto loans. It’s a function of running a financial business. Learn to cite sources. Otherwise you lack... — read more 

Will it really cause a bunch of people to be laid off?

GM to trim engineering jobs as part of a new streamlining initiative . . . These top-heavy id--ts are clueless and do not know what they are doing. From the once world dominating company to bankrupt and now barely hanging on, the shareholders need... — read more 

Effective October. Restructuring related. Don't know how many people are affected.

Have you caught wind of the rumor about a potential IT reorganization or the buzz that the entire IT might be handed over to consulting giants like Accenture, Deloitte, and others?

My L8 said there won’t be any VSP or ISP. No sure what is going on. Any updates from your girlfriend?

United Auto Workers union is pressing for the substantial wage increase for factory workers at GM, Ford and Stellantis https://www.wsj.com/articles/uaw-demands-40-pay-hike-in-labor-talks-with-detroit-automakers-d5daa557 A UAW spokesperson said that... — read more 

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I’m wondering if anyone who took the VSP buyout noticed they were put into the wrong tax bracket.

Talented ones Those who work hard Those who add value and bring new ideas Those who don't want to be brownnosers …. Why is it like that here?

GM CFO Paul Jacobson said the reductions will include sales and marketing spending, salary employment, and other costs. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/25/general-motors-gm-earnings-q2-2023.html

Anyone heard anything legit? Seems like a lot are still doing less than 3 days - but with Mary's last mention of things changing, seems like 5 might be coming soon?

The auto dealers are hiding cars to create artificial scarcity. People are starting to notice this and posting about it online... [1] By hiding cars, they can tell the consumer, "inventory is tight right now, you can special order one and wait a few... — read more