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General Motors Announces 1,300 Layoffs at Factory ZERO Amid EV Challenges

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.8%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
1,300 OF 163,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Factory ZERO, Detroit, Michigan, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

General Motors Company has laid off 1,300 employees at its Factory ZERO in Detroit, a move that raises concerns about the company's electric vehicle (EV) ambitions. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy as GM navigates challenges in the EV market. Factory ZERO, which was intended to be a flagship facility for electric vehicle production, is now facing operational adjustments. This decision reflects the company's ongoing efforts to align its workforce with current market demands and production capabilities. The layoffs occurred in October 2023, highlighting the difficulties GM faces in achieving its EV goals.

General Motors Company cut 1,300 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.8% 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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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff23 hours ago

General Motors Company cut 1,300 jobs on June 22, 2026. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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