GM Says Almost All Workers Are Back After Pandemic Layoffs

The video discusses the concept of furloughing and layoffs at General Motors, explaining the policies and agreements with unions. It provides statistics on the number of employees laid off and those working from home. The video also covers compensation and benefits during layoffs, including unemployment benefits. Finally, it details the return of employees to work as manufacturing facilities reopen.

What term does General Motors use to describe the temporary release of employees?

• Sabbatical

• Termination

• Layoff

• Furloughing

How many employees at General Motors were able to work from home during the layoffs?

• 50,000

• 30,000

• 80,000

• 10,000

What percentage of their regular pay do laid-off employees at General Motors receive?

• 50-55%

• 60-65%

• 74-75%

• 80-85%

What is the primary source of compensation for laid-off employees at General Motors?

• Company savings

• Government grants

• Combination of company pay and unemployment benefits

• Personal insurance

As General Motors reopens, what is the status of employees who were laid off?

• Only a few have returned

• Most have returned to work

• All have been permanently terminated

• Most are still laid off