None that I know of. But then again I haven't seen (or asked for) a listing of names. These layoffs are start of the implementation of the 7% reduction in salaried employment that Rick Wagoner announced in his meetings with Wall Street analysts back in November. Even here in Detroit where the media should know better, they're being treated as separate events. It's just like when last June Rick announced that we'd close some plants to level out capacity. Then in November when the plants were identified, the press reacted as if the two announcements were additive.

My understanding of the layoffs is that most of them occurred in areas where technology is replacing specific skillsets. For example, we used to have a great number of clay modelers who would actually sculpt scale models of future product designs. Now most of that work is done by computerized math models. Doesn't make it any easier to swallow, but the point is there is a focused effort on not impacting areas of key strategic focus.

Peace,

Martin

I am NOT the official voice of GM with respect to Hybrid issues

I am NOT the official voice of GM with respect to Hybrid issues

I am NOT the official voice of GM with respect to Hybrid issues