HOUSTON -- A Houston federal jury this week returned a verdict in favor of National Oilwell Varco, finding no wrongdoing in an employment discrimination lawsuit filed by eight African Americans who sought $120 million in damages. Houston-based NOV... — read more 

Well lots of people were hurt by the layoffs but at least someone in Eldridge has a nice new black jaguar today. Seriously...

They are coming up with the names now for the round 2 of the layoffs at PCG. Overheard two managers debating on who they should let go next.

Due to the fact that Thelayoff has chosen to involve software that will allow the theft of my personal information, I state: at this date of January 4, 2015, in response to the new guidelines of Thelayoff, pursuant to articles L.111, 112 and 113 of... — read more 

My boss is so ghetto

anyone from 529 on here that can tell me what's going on over their. did they shut down mud pumps division yet? I don't want to hear rumors just facts

I just love middle-management micro-managers!

I know the exact number of Engineers that were laid off at Eld/Wly on Monday. So it's not about degrees

Why is there always something bad to say about the degreed employee? Mechanical Engineers face this problem with Manufacturing Engineers and Machinists. I put in years of academic experience just like you have at the shop. I respect your hands-on... — read more 

?????

Why are young degreed folks still at NOV over those of us seasoned veterans with several years of manufacturing experience . Those that barely or never took vacations, were on time and committed their all to everything over folks with degrees

Who is the dumbest person in your department?

I'm not trying to be rude...but they need to lay off middle management before laying off the hard working employees that do all the work. The supervisors do not know as much as their employees. That is insane. Sometimes, I ponder why they are even... — read more 

Some things in life are bad They can really make you mad Other things just make you swear and curse When you're chewing on life's gristle Don't grumble, give a whistle And this'll help things turn out for the best... And... ...always look on the... — read more 

Can anyone tell me why the layoffs at NOV do not make the news, while other companies do?

Anything happen at NOV RND

Has anybody else heard rumors that they will be eliminating the 2nd shift at WLY either the end of this year or beginning of next year? If so how true are they?

They are trying to keep layoffs below 50% of positions now filled. Unemployment insurance thing. Take advantage of the state's training program for newly laid off if you can. Good Luck!

Very sad day today for us here at SHP 😕 more n more ppl getting layoffs...Right now it's been announced around 180ppl day shift n night...

There are lots of layoff around NOV facilities country-wide. NOV will get couple billion dollars less overhead cost. Financial analyst will rank NOV at better level. Buy your stock today right now to get profit in near future. I have been followed... — read more 

I know there are going in on lay off but how many ppl been counted?

A lot people are layoff at NOV Orange today. confirmed