General Motors supplier slashes 143 jobs as Factory Zero hits the brakes on EV production

General Motors supplier slashes 143 jobs as Factory Zero hits the brakes on EV production

The plant’s second shift ― mostly UAW-represented assembly and sequencing workers ― would be "indefinitely" laid off starting Dec. 5.

Avancez announces layoffs as GM scales back Factory Zero output

On the Dash: Avancez will lay off 143 workers due to production cuts at GM Factory Zero. Workers have limited protections because there is no UAW contract in place. GM is scaling EV production, including prior layoffs and one-shift operations. Avancez, a Michigan-based automotive supplier, will lay off 143 workers due to production cuts at General Motors’ Factory Zero EV plant. A WARN notice filed on Nov. 7 said the plant’s second shift would b…