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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Dec 10, 2025

GM Temporarily Lays Off 700 Workers at US and Canadian Factories

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
700
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
700 OF 163,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: US, Canada.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

General Motors Company has temporarily laid off 700 workers across its factories in the United States and Canada. This decision comes as part of the company's efforts to adjust its workforce in response to current market conditions. The layoffs are not permanent, indicating a potential return of these employees once the situation stabilizes. GM's management has stated that these actions are necessary to maintain operational efficiency during uncertain economic times. The affected workers are primarily from manufacturing roles, reflecting the company's focus on production adjustments. This move highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the automotive industry amid fluctuating demand.

General Motors Company cut 700 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.4% of the 163,000 people General Motors Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 43 layoff events at General Motors Company since October 2023, affecting a combined 50,830 employees.

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Consumer Cyclical · 163,000 employees
43
EVENTS TRACKED
68K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 28, 2025