General Motors Company to Lay Off 1,750 Employees
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What we know
Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
General Motors Company has announced plans to cut 1,700 jobs and temporarily suspend 5,500 workers due to a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) production. This decision reflects the company's response to current market conditions affecting the EV sector. While specific locations and departments impacted by the layoffs were not detailed, the company is taking these measures to adjust its workforce in light of changing demand. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to navigate the challenges in the automotive industry, particularly in the EV market.
General Motors Company cut 1,750 jobs in MI as of January 16, 2026.
That is roughly 1.1% 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.
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