$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.

https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/IBM-tells-its-version-of-how-a-fab-marriage-went-16236971.php

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/globalfoundries-says-ibm-demanding-2-205559230.html

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 

Whistleblowerers are encouraged to submit tips at https://www.sec.gov/tcr There are monetary awards

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?

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 

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 

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 ....

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 ...

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 

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 

My last day was 12/31, I quit, not laid off, hope those staying find proper balance, geonbae

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 

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 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 

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 ?