Automotive
GM laying off ~1,000 workers globally, most in US: Report
Written by Ethan Bernard
November 15, 2024
General Motors is laying off ~1,000 workers globally, with most based in the US, according to a Reuters report on Friday.
“In order to win in this competitive market, we need to optimize for speed and excellence,” a spokesman for the automaker said in a statement to SMU.
“This includes operating with efficiency, ensuring we have the right team structure, and focusing on our top priorities as a business,” he added.
No further information was provided.
Last month, SMU reported on some recent layoffs at GM at Stellantis.
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