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GM to Lay Off 1,140 at Detroit Factory Zero

11/27/2025

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General Motors (GM) will permanently lay off 1,140 employees at its Factory Zero site in Detroit, effective January 5, 2025.
The layoffs follow a production schedule adjustment due to slower electric vehicle adoption.
The decision is documented in a WARN Act notice filed with Michigan officials.
Factory Zero opened in 1985, employs around 4,000 workers, and produces the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Hummer EV.

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Story summary

General Motors (GM) will permanently lay off 1,140 employees at its Factory Zero site in Detroit, effective January 5, 2025.
The layoffs follow a production schedule adjustment due to slower electric vehicle adoption.
The decision is documented in a WARN Act notice filed with Michigan officials.
Factory Zero opened in 1985, employs around 4,000 workers, and produces the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Hummer EV.