How Safe Is 3M Stock's 5.5% Dividend? Trey Thoelcke Published: January 12, 2024 A key component of income investing is a portfolio that includes safe dividends, those that are unlikely to shrink or disappear. Recognizing when a dividend is stable... — read more 

It seems to me the fact 3M no longer enforces it’s Code of Conduct when the bad conduct involves senior leaders has created so much toxicity 3M cannot survive. We do not even need some of these senior leaders. As a peon if I yelled at a fellow 3Mer... — read more 

Lawsuits claim 'forever chemicals' from Decatur industries causing illnesses David Gambino, The Decatur Daily, Ala. Thu, January 18, 2024 Jan. 18—Several north Alabama residents filed lawsuits in Morgan County Circuit Court alleging they are... — read more 

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - New Hanover County filed a lawsuit in the county superior court on Jan. 12 against several PFAS manufacturers and companies selling products that use or include PFAS. The lawsuit targets manufacturers and sellers with the... — read more 

PFAS will never go away nor will it ever go away from the news. Back on twin cities news!

Combat Arms Earplug Settlement Achieves Another Milestone with Participation of All Wave Plaintiffs Since the Combat Arms Earplug settlement agreement was announced in August 2023, it has received strong and widespread support from claimants and the... — read more 

Eerie parallels with the downfall of Boeing Should we be surprised fateful decisions about the Spirit Aero divestiture in 2005 happened under McNerneys watch? 3M is doing the same things to its supplier base as what is mentioned in this article... — read more 

Seems like announcements and headlines often come with earnings results. What can we expect this time? CEO announcement? Cuts? Another spin? Perhaps a new and creative announcement to continue the decline?

https://www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/3ms-ceo-is-in-line-for-a-26-million-pension-as-company-freezes-the-plan-for-employees-777bbf12

So how was the LC?

For those who have been impacted, how long does it take to receive your severance pay?

At an all time low. Employees don't come to work half the time. Can't imagine why. Perhaps a--hat hr and management? Time to actually start firing incompetent losers. Su-ks to su-k.

When it happens, where will that rank among MR's accomplishments?

When is he going to retire and enjoy his full pension? Every time I hear something from him, I wonder whether Monish might be better. Which is a terrible thing to think.

Thanks to the person who shared the article “3M’s CEO is in line for a $26 million pension — as company freezes the plan for employees”. I loved the analogy that our stock is like a dog with fleas. I feel so sick to see MR is making so much money... — read more 

There are a couple of noteworthy things. 1) The five year notice is decent under the circumstances. 2) It clearly gives a data point on the time frame and trajectory on the future. Most companies no longer want the long term liability of... — read more 

Hello, I’m wondering if there’s consistency behind who is on AIP vs SIP. Some changes to the plans in the past few weeks make me think it’s rather sporadic. How is this decided?

MR, what are your top regrets over the last 5 years and how are you working to correct them?

It was only a matter of time. Perhaps this is one of the reasons so many of our leadership have left. Another sign that our once great company is going by the wayside. Very had to watch.

It is truly incredible how McNerney and GE parasites have destroyed multiple formerly great American businesses.

Did anyone see all these losses? CH, KJC, MCB, et al? This is a bloodbath.

What's your prediction as it relates to the possiblity of 3M layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

More PFAS litigation in 2024 coming. More liabilities to soak up cash flow. Dividend cut in 2024 a certainty. 3M knew PFAS was hazardous. 3M knew the chemical was showing up in the environment, in animals and in humans. 3M continued to produce these... — read more 

Stock options from 10 years ago will expire in early February. Any chance company will re-state option price or extend option expiry date? If stock option expires, is there a tax write-off?

I’m a former 3Mer with nearly 20 years experience with roles in lab and commercial for a few businesses. 2008-2009 was tough, but understandable. At that point I felt that there was fat to cut, and the cuts seemed targeted at reducing that fat. The... — read more 

This is a great time to think of all the people who lost their jobs and those struggling to stay working at what was once a great American company. Also time for the Executive Committee and all the Steering Committees to reflect on all thousands of... — read more 

I've been applying to any job that's within my qualifications/interest for about ten days and so far I have gotten no responses. Is this normal? It's been a while since I last applied for a job and I can see things have changed significantly. Still... — read more 

Thoughts?

Am I wrong to assume that layoffs will continue immediately in January?

So any insights on what’s going to happen with the global market center with MB leaving??

What will be on the list ? More layoffs which is a given. ......

Anyone else hear the rumor EMD rolls up into an industrial division and walks away from our long term lease here? The VP has definitely lost the locker room. Literally tumbleweeds on the floor. And if they say no, do we trust that?

Our leaders have determined that its very own employees are to blame for the state of the company. Our greedy leaders have time and time again denied funding to improve plant safety, this is a fact that can be proven. Today our executive leaders are... — read more 

The situation in the subsidiary in Spain is horrendous, cold in the offices just to save on heating, a dirtier building because they have cut cleaning services, a building with the same carpet since it was inaugurated forty years ago, no possibility... — read more 

All you have to do is hire a consultant to do any actual work and collect your cash award from PG. Your job is much easier than you think.

10 Signs Your Company Is Going Under There's a Hiring Freeze Closed Door Meetings Are Everywhere The Good Employees Start Leaving Layoffs and Reorganizations Are Constant Playing It Safe Is Encouraged Everyone Is Unhappy There's... — read more 

I’m sure everyone’s expectations are low, but what are the current AIP payout percentages through Q3?

More layoffs this week. What a mess. Just sell the business and stop ruining people’s lives!

I am financially illiterate and have a hard time comprehending corporate jargon. Can someone explain to me how the new aip structure is different than it has been?