Topics regarding layoffs at Bombardier

Topics regarding layoffs at Bombardier

Why is current management still employed?

Bombardier lost almost a billion in market cap today. How is the management still employed? Its a joke at this point. I hope the employees have a back up plan. Good luck to all. Gulfstream looks like a better bet. Bombardier management is... — read more 

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Out of Control Overtime during Pandemic

The Union and Company allowed mechanics to work 38 days straight 10 to 12 hours a day. People were working 75 hours a week during the pandemic while their union brothers were laid off. Terrible. Hard to believe it happened during two outbreaks in... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+1itcZ4t0

Will anything be left?

I'd really like to know if Bombardier leadership has thrown in the towel and is just steering us towards the inevitable end? It feels like every couple of weeks we hear about another thing either being sold or closed for good. Serious question, how... — read more 

And here we go again...

Bombardier Inc (TSX: BBD.B) plans to cease production of its iconic Learjet aircraft later this year in an attempt to improve its bottom line. On Thursday, the Montreal-based business jet manufacturer also said it will eliminate 1,600 jobs in... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+19qUoAvm

Major layoffs coming to Bombardier

Buckle up, everybody, Bombardier is about to cut 2500 jobs. Not that this is unexpected, but I admit I hoped the number would be smaller.

Bombardier sells rail unit to Alstom

Bombardier agrees to sell rail unit to Alstom in $8.2 billion deal FEBRUARY 17, 2020 Canada's Bombardier said on Monday it had agreed to sell its rail division to France's Alstom for an enterprise value of $8.2 billion, as it focuses more... — read more 

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Bombardier Wichita layoffs

Please share any info you may have on Bombardier Wichita layoffs... Thank you...

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Post ID: @OP+ZRmhJii

Shelve the A220. Former c series. "The Orphan".

Concentrate on original Airbus manufacturing. The orphan has gone. Use the east Belfast site for Airbus legacy products and do not get involved in negotiations with some, as they will never coexist as true partners In the venture. They will try to... — read more 

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| 1462 views | | 1 reply (February 11, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+Y6Df0Vr

When will we know more?

Any ideas on when we might find out some details on the planned 5,000 layoffs? It's really not fair for Bombardier to drop that kind of a bomb on us (pun not intended) and then leave us hanging for who knows how long. Any more info on what's in the... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+WyNOnY0

There is no justifying this coward

Anybody surprised that he bailed? Bombardier defends CEO's absence from special meeting following 5,000 layoffs Spokesman says the company did not 'hide' Alain Bellemare and that the CEO has a 'schedule that is very, very busy'... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+W7C7zaB

More info on incoming layoffs

Bombardier is cutting 5,000 jobs over 18 months and selling company assets to save hundreds of millions of dollars. The so-called restructuring plan to get out of a massive debt hole comes despite the company reporting a near $150 million profit in... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+W3tK5kI

More job cuts!!

5000 jobs to be cut and Q400 program sold?? When are we going to get a break!

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| 1244 views | | 1 reply (November 9, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W2Qt9qs

600 Layoffs coming to La Pocatiere Quebec

It's all over the news today - we'll see what happens. Eric Prud'homme: it is "five after midnight" for the plant over the next 12 months, putting at least half of the plant's 600 jobs on the line. Things may get out of control. Sad... — read more 

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| 1530 views | | 2 replies (last February 20, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+ROD4VbE

Trust Boeing

Boeing, Bombardier needs cleared out from the top down excluding the practical skill base. Then start paying a living wage to adorned shirt and tie workers for having access to Boeing specifications and standards then claiming to be the next Sir Alan... — read more 

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| 1640 views | | 1 reply (January 26, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RqNq7Ej

Fairs fair.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42835934

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Post ID: @OP+RqR9fef

Who would you trust.

Manufacturing aircraft can be complex. A quick fix to Alabama would circumvent tariffs, according to some. The alignment phase of any engineering manufacturing process is lengthy, not to mention the the regulatory requirements when relocating to... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+RqUycme

Bombardier not encroaching on Boeing.

Bombardier claims the engine and the wings will save up to 20% fuel compared with the Airbus A320ceo and the Boeing 737NG; the CS300 is 6 tons lighter than the Airbus A319neo and nearly 8 tons lighter than the Boeing 737 MAX7, helping it to achieve... — read more 

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| 1572 views | | 1 reply (October 12, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PH1g6le

CS500 V Boeing.

CS 500 V Boeing Directly. Bombardier accuses Trump administration of ‘egregious overreach. Are Bombardier being a little premature securing the CS500 title to tackle Boeing directly. This seems an erogenous Reach around, yanking Boeing chain and... — read more 

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| 1590 views | | 1 reply (October 11, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PHDeftQ

Too many corners cut

Too many corners cut, process control panels, process monitoring / archiving. raw material control. Critical process functions, personnel qualified or not. Where are the audits. Just another few corrective actions to bluff over, job done. Where are... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+PrWMFCq

Bombardier Macon Plant Closing

ExpressJet out. What will happen to Bombardier Macon Plant? Is this facility scheduled to close? https://www.grandlimousine.com/

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Pay us back ASAP

Pay us back Bombardier, no more lies, layoffs, bonuses... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJkYW7n17tE

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Post ID: @OP+MBSVRMh

Redundancy

Give me strength lol, this company wasted over $1bn on nothing more than a whim with a learjet nobody wanted or needed. It built Global whitetails in hope rather than actual sales which lead to a schedule decimation and expenditure outgoings that... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+KIXLbcS

Montreal Layoffs 2017

There is a rumor that Montreal might be hit big time in 2017. Is this something we should worry about right now or is it just one of dozens speculations floating around that predict doom and gloom? I've been around the block for a while and I know... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+K1sEclr

Show them what we're made off here in Ulster!

Dear colleagues Here in Belfast we have at the time of this story roughly around 4000 employees, I will disregard the CLF at this juncture, out of those 4000 employees around 600 are managerial graded positions which equates to approxiametly 1... — read more 

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| 3030 views | | 8 replies (last October 30, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+K18KSHt

THE FUTURE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE SO BRIGHT

There seems to be a Common Theme from most of the posts I have read Bombardier Employees Feel Undervalued, Workforce Opinion falls on Deaf Ears, Constant Job Insecurity And the Relentless Push for More for Less is taking its toll on all the Workforce... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+K13Eveu

Wizard from P&W

I thought the wizard from P&W was brought in as the fixer, looks like he may yet be the closer. Hoping this time the shop floor Worker's will be left a lone. Maybe they will do away with the Corner Boy/ Bully Boy type management we have in Belfast... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+K18KAlL

Time to wake up

The unite union senior Stewart's, are working more for the management and company theses days. Rather than the members that pay dues of nearly £15 a month to be represented and receive none. Time to Waken up guys.

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Post ID: @OP+K1oC933

Belfast is gonna be hit hard

They haven't revealed the numbers yet, nor other specifics, but Belfast is going to be hit hard. Good luck to all.

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Post ID: @OP+JYarFY3

CSerie production at Plant 1

I'm a structural assembler currently at the core of the CSerie production at Plant 1 Good news, bad news as long as they talk about it...

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| 1970 views | | 1 reply (October 21, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+Js20rPg

commissioning C377's at Derby

Hello all - I landed here randomly and I see that folks are discussing Bombardier layoffs... Yep been there and done that as a contractor commissioning C377's at Derby, i guess as usual they have gone in cheap to get the contracts. Its about time... — read more 

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| 1920 views | | 2 replies (last October 21, 2016)
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