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4. They have had "shifts" where they will furlough

Sat Nov 8, 2025, 10:38 AM

Nov 8

for whatever reason, and then bring them back. I expect it is "temporary" vs "indefinite" that might distinguish it (although some may use the terms interchangeably).

ETA, an example -

GM Temporarily Cuts 5,500 Workers Amid EV Pressure

October 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM EDT
Corrected October 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM EDT

General Motors Co. notified about 5,500 employees across three plants that they are being laid off at least temporarily as the carmaker reassesses electric vehicle production in the wake of President Donald Trump’s move to eliminate crucial tax credits.

The total includes 3,400 workers that were furloughed over the summer at its Factory Zero plant in Detroit, where the electric Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and Hummer EVs are made. The company said Wednesday it will assess how much production it needs and bring back about 2,200 of those employees in January when the plant returns to work on one shift. The remaining 1,200 will be furloughed indefinitely.

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When employees are 'furloghed' does that mean they can't collect unemployment? Jacson6 Nov 8 #1

Car manufacturers furlough all the time (and are then brought back) BumRushDaShow Nov 8 #2

Hmm, When my brother worked at GM they called it a layoff. n/t Jacson6 Nov 8 #3

They have had "shifts" where they will furlough BumRushDaShow Nov 8 #4