General Motors has laid off roughly 1,000 employees across various departments as part of their efforts to cut costs and realign priorities in response to changing market conditions. The layoffs, which were announced on Friday morning, were partly due to poor performance and were also intended to reorganize priorities within the company. Most of the impacted employees were based at GM’s global technical center in Warren, Michigan, with only a small number of hourly employees affected. A spokesman for GM confirmed the layoffs but did not disclose the total number.
The company stated that the layoffs were necessary to optimize operations for speed and excellence, ensuring the right team structure and focusing on top business priorities. GM expressed gratitude to those who contributed to the company’s foundation and positioning it for future industry leadership. This move follows another round of layoffs in August, where over 1,000 salaried employees in GM’s software and services organization were let go. GM’s global salaried workforce was 76,000 by the end of last year, with about 53,000 in the US.
The United Auto Workers union, which represents hourly employees at GM, did not immediately comment on the layoffs. GM’s actions are part of their ongoing efforts to remain competitive and adapt to market challenges, reflecting wider trends in the auto industry.
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