GM Special Attrition Program: Second Round Open for Applications

GM Employees Eligible for $50,000 Retirement Benefit Under Special Attrition Program

General Motors (GM) workers who qualify for retirement will have a lucrative incentive available through the 2023 contract. This incentive, known as the Special Attrition Program (SAP), offers a $50,000 benefit and has been secured through the collective efforts of union members. This benefit acknowledges the important contributions of retiring members who paved the way for current negotiations.

The second phase of the SAP is currently accessible to those eligible for retirement by March 31, 2025. The window for applications opened on November 22, 2024, and will close on January 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.

In a previous round of the SAP, all 1,412 GM production workers who applied received the benefit. However, among the 545 skilled trades workers interested, only 142 qualified in the initial phase. Responding to the demands of skilled trades members, the current round ensures that all eligible applicants, including both skilled trades and production workers, will receive the benefit.

Prospective participants should note that this is anticipated to be the sole SAP round for 2025, with no additional rounds expected until at least 2026. Applications are to be submitted online via Workday. Applicants can modify their decision and withdraw their applications multiple times within the application window. However, once the deadline of January 5 at 11:59 PM passes, any undecided applications will finalize in mandatory retirement.

For any inquiries regarding the SAP benefit, employees are encouraged to reach out to their Local Union Bargaining Committee.

The negotiation team, praised for their efforts, has ensured that the SAP at GM offers multiple rounds of eligibility, broadening the scope for more workers to access the $50,000 benefit. Negotiations are crucial in determining the specifics of each SAP phase, and the team continues to achieve favorable results for GM workers.

In solidarity,

UAW Vice President Mike Booth