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GM cuts more than 14,000 North American jobs in 2018 restructuring

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
14,800
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~9.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Nov 26, 2018
14,800 OF 163,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

General Motors Company is facing significant backlash from bipartisan leaders due to its recent announcement of 14,800 job cuts. This decision comes as the company aims to streamline operations and reduce costs amidst challenging market conditions. The layoffs are expected to impact various sectors within the company, although specific departments and locations have not been detailed. The cuts reflect GM's ongoing efforts to adapt to changing industry dynamics and economic pressures. The announcement has sparked discussions about the future of the automotive workforce and the company's strategic direction.

General Motors Company cut 14,800 jobs as of November 26, 2018.

That is roughly 9.1% 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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CREATED JUN 5, 2026LAST UPDATED SEP 2, 2026