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GM cuts 500-600 IT jobs in Austin and Michigan to reduce workforce redundancies

Market News
11 May 2026
CNBC
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Bearish
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General Motors has started laying off 500 to 600 salaried employees in its information technology departments located in Austin, Texas, and Warren, Michigan. The move is part of GM's effort to reassess its workforce needs and eliminate overlapping roles. While the company confirmed the layoffs, it has not provided further specifics. This reduction reflects GM's strategy to streamline operations amid evolving business demands.

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