Do you think there may be small/medium/large Wabtec layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Does anybody have more info on it?

Instead of getting more job security the more time we spend here - considering the extra experience and know-how we accumulate - it's our chance of being laid off that increases. What other company can't wait to get rid of employees who know the... —  read more 

Do you predict that there will be Wabtec layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

It's led by people who have no idea how to do their jobs and they keep promoting managers who are only good at brown-nosing, nothing else. If there are layoffs, I'll be the first to volunteer just to get away from here. I was once proud to say I work... —  read more 

Anyone would care to chime in with a prediction about potential Wabtec Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?

I've been hearing some rumors that are stressing me out.

Wabtec announces more layoffs at Erie plant as COVID-19 ... That's on top of 300 layoffs that the company had already announced would take place between April and November of this year. So far, about 170 of the original... —  read more 

Wabtec announces up to 150 permanent layoffs in coming ... More than 100 permanent layoffs will soon impact Erie's locomotive plant. Wabtec will soon layoff up to 150 employees permanently at its Erie plant. A local... —  read more 

Elkhart IN facility for the Ricon wheelchair ramps, lifts was closed to move facilities to Vapor Bus International, the big part of their NA Transit Business Group.

Nobody knows when layoffs will happen, but the overall number of employees should be public info. Do you know how many people work at the company? How about the office at Wilmerding?

So Wabtec has this point system established that will penalize you if you fart. I don’t mean that literally. If you miss work, late for work, go home early, don’t call that number, you get points. 16 Points and your termination will most likely... —  read more 

Three people I work with directly will not be back next year. I heard from other departments they are noticing a similar pattern, every month somebody new announces they are leaving. And despite some of our best and most experienced people leaving, I... —  read more 

Will there be any Wabtec Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?

https://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/wabtec-responds-to-layoff-announcement/

Yes, it's happening!

Wabtec has laid off the entire production staff At WRE for one day per week. Full time is now 32 hours. Absolutely no insight what will really happen after GE merger. No union at Germantown.

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Any updates here on Wabtech/Erie negotiations

So, As an old vet that once worked all the way threw MK to boise locomotive and Motivepower. Hows those unions working out for you boys from GE? Make any headway? keep your wages?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Railroad_Strike_of_1877 Fed Up.

Slawson will push and push until GE sells the plant , done . The overpaid spoiled followers are not smart enough to realize Wabtec owes nothing to them , but can offer them their re-employment . Let them work elsewhere for 14 - 18 an hour like many... —  read more 

You can't stay in business with a union. everyone knows this. 90% of the unions plants have been closed in the past 25 years, it's inevitable, no way to compete globally with that mentality

The former GE plant in Erie is under new ownership . In effect , unless prior agreements were made between the purchaser and unions , the union has no authority to dictate to the new owner . " the lunch bucket " is all the worker has invested as the... —  read more 

We at the Erie General electric plant soon to be wabtec are not going to except anything less than what our pay is now and also won't except mandatory overtime or work schedule changes so if wabtec thinks is going to tell us UE506 members what to do... —  read more 

What will happen to GE transportation?Will Wabtec downsize?Will they close any plants?

Guys, I'm sorry to say, it is becoming apparent to me that WABTEC is just a corporate takeover machine to increase shareholder earnings and stock value. What does that mean for us? If you get bought by them like we have (Motive Power Boise) they will... —  read more 

As a soon to be wabtec employee and a former GE transportation employee how well does wabtec treat its union people.?What can we exspect wabtec to do when our contract is up in june. 2019 ?UE LOCAL 506 MEMBER ERIE PA.

Ok i know your out there and know what will happen to GE transportation when wabtec takes over.How about some answers.

The layoffs took place in 2016 - I am not sure what's going on as I moved on. In 2016, a small contracting company that Wabtec purchased about 8+ years ago laid off an estimated 40+ across the country within the past month due to "downsizing". Most... —  read more 

Xorail is based out of Jackonsville, Florida where most of the layoffs took place. Rumors state the reason for the layoffs was due to lack of work from several of their clients, most are in the railroad industry. Other rumors state (which most... —  read more 

Wabtec Corp., a maker of locomotives and other train equipment, said Tuesday it formed a joint venture in China to manufacture rail car couplers, or connectors. The joint venture already received its first order, a $7 million contract to provide... —  read more 

That's what "the Company said." In actuality they laid off more than 170 in Tennessee and are preparing to lay off 160 in Idaho this month. Future orders are nearly non-existent.

nah, do not spread fear - all is fine here: Growth in 2009 is expected to be flat to slightly down, as gains from recent acquisitions and a good transit market are offset by a headwinds in currency exchange rates, the current economy and a decline in... —  read more