Thread regarding Ford layoffs

I would prefer to get laid off over WebEx. I am pro remote work.

I have zero respect for management who lays people off over a webex. Complete spineless behavior.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/stellantis-announces-hundreds-of-layoffs-for-white-collar-workers-during-mass-firing-call

OAK PARK, Mich. (FOX 2) - A mechanical engineer knew something was wrong when the rumor mill at work began to spin: layoffs were incoming.

They had begun to trickle into the office a couple of weeks ago. Then, around 8 p.m. on Thursday, about 400 workers at Stellantis got an email telling them not to come into the office on Friday.

Instead, it would be a mandatory remote work day. They were also told to attend an operational meeting at a designated time. That's when the news dropped.

"It was a mass firing of everybody that was on the call," the employee said.

The individual, who FOX 2 is not naming, is among several who talked to the station about the hundreds of firings.

Stellantis declined to speak about the story, but they did release a statement saying "these actions will better align resources while preserving the critical skills needed to protect our competitive advantage as we remain laser focused on implementing our EV product offensive and our Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan."

But the fired workers aren't sure that's the reason.

The unnamed engineer said there are "tons" of positions the company has outsourced to India, Mexico, and Brazil.

"So they continue to push low-cost countries are more efficient for the company and more profitable," he said.

According to Jeff Gilbert, an automotive reporter for WWJ, the workers are likely victims of an industry caught at a crossroads.

"The auto industry is making a lot of money, but it's facing a lot of challenges," he said. "You've got the electrification situation, which is going to cost car-makers a lot of money. You've got the new UAW contract, which is also costing carmakers a lot of money. So it's not only Stellantis. Everybody is looking at the bottom line."

Ford and General Motors, the other two Detroit automakers also wiggling through the transition, have made similar moves, he said.

However, Gilbert also said the actions aren't reflective of the broader automotive economy.

"There is no talk about a downturn in the economy. This is about all the other costs related to things like electrification, things like new technology,"

In Stellantis' statement, it confirmed it was firing about 2% of its engineering, technology, and software organizations in the U.S. They take effect on March 31.

The layoffs will include a separation package and transition assistance.

Notice: The unnamed engineer said there are "tons" of positions the company has outsourced to India, Mexico, and Brazil.

Remember this in November you all.

Another cheap act from the so called corporates

We find it's always better to fire people on a Friday. Studies have statistically shown that there's less chance of an incident if you do it at the end of the week.

Work from home, get laid off at home. There's no way out, it's even easier for them...

@yca+1rFPFBWU

I don't believe a word you say. You women make these claims and never bring evidence.

When our true president returns to office next year, people like you will be out of luck. Nobody is going to listen to your claims until you provide concrete evidence - not witnesses, not physical marks on your body, but camera or photo evidence capturing the act.

Stelantis cuts 400 white collars today. Ya... That's movement. Ford next...

The manager I pressed charges against is cut too. It seems silly to me. But there is on-going charges against higher up managers and HRs too.

If everyone starts to file arbitration, that's 500*$3500 and it can wipe out 2 million dollars off Stellantis' bank account even without a determination.

Automotive still ? R u Mall cop ?

Check the r/Stellantis. Says 400 being canned.

Stellantis employee confirmed this for me. Yes, all non bargaining unit salaried employees in North America are mandated to work remotely today.

My contact at Stellantis hasn’t heard anything about this.

Posted on wrong board? Not a Ford topic.