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While the company has not yet provided a timeline for when to lay off employees, it remains committed to becoming a long-term goal for an all-electric vehicle manufacturer by 2035.
General Motors (GM) announced temporary layoffs at its factory gig plant in Detroit, USA on April 14. The move is part of a broader production adjustment to align output from the electric vehicle market conditions (EVS) with current market conditions. GM clarified that these layoffs have nothing to do with recent automotive tariffs, but are responses to the evolving market dynamics and demand trends in the electric vehicle industry. “Gig factories will adjust production to align with market dynamics,” the company told Reuters, stressing that the decision was a strategic readjustment rather than a response to external trade policies.
Affected GM employees may be eligible for sub-payments and benefits under the terms of the GM-UAW national contract. Although the company has not yet provided a timeline for when to lay off employees, GM is committed to becoming a full-EV manufacturer by 2035 and continues to invest in battery technology and new electric vehicle platforms.
What is Factory Zero?
The Giga Factory, formerly known as the Detroit-Handramke Parliament Center, is General Motors’ flagship all-electric manufacturing plant. It employs over 4,500 workers and produces high-profile electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado EV, the GMC Sierra EV, the Hummer EV (Pickup and SUV) and the Cadillac Escalade IQ. The factory is the cornerstone of GM’s multi-brand electric vehicle strategy and represents a significant investment in the company’s move towards an all-electric future.
