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GM cuts 4,000 salaried jobs in first round of 2019 reductions

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
4,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Feb 4, 2019
4,000 OF 163,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

General Motors Company has initiated its first round of layoffs, resulting in the termination of 4,000 workers. This decision is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at improving operational efficiency and adapting to changing market conditions. The layoffs are expected to significantly impact the company's workforce, although specific details regarding the affected locations or departments have not been disclosed. GM's management has indicated that these cuts are necessary to streamline operations and enhance competitiveness in the automotive industry.

General Motors Company cut 4,000 jobs as of February 4, 2019.

That is roughly 2.5% of the 163,000 people General Motors Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 30 layoff events at General Motors Company since November 2018, including 325 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 29 additional events known from news reporting.

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General Motors CompanyGM
Consumer Discretionary · 163,000 employees
30
EVENTS TRACKED
325
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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