TEMPORARY LAYOFF · NOT PERMANENTREPORTED · NEWSPublished Apr 14, 2025

GM Temporarily Lays Off 700 Workers at US and Canadian Factories

This is a temporary layoff, not a permanent job loss. The reporting this record is based on describes it as a furlough or temporary layoff — one the employer expects to recall workers from, rather than a permanent reduction. This event is excluded from our layoff totals.

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED

700

SHARE OF WORKFORCE

~0.4%

EFFECTIVE DATE

Apr 14, 2025

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 April 14, 2025.

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

LayoffTalk has tracked 33 layoff events at General Motors Company since October 2023, including 325 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 32 additional events known from news reporting.