General Motors lays off veteran employee of nearly 40 years via email

General Motors laid off about 1,000 employees last Friday as part of a cost-cutting effort. The layoffs primarily affected white-collar workers, including Adam Bernard, a 38-year veteran, who announced his job loss on LinkedIn. Bernard expressed surprise at being informed of his layoff via email. He had worked at GM since 1986 and held a senior position in competitor intelligence. He is now seeking new job opportunities in the auto industry. The news of his abrupt layoff sparked outrage on social media, with users criticizing the treatment of long-term employees. GM confirmed the layoffs but did not provide further details, stating the need for operational efficiency.