GM, the largest U.S. carmaker, said Feb. 10 it plans to slash 10,000 salaried jobs and lower pay by as much as 10%.
The company will withdraw health care benefits for salaried retirees, surviving spouses and eligible dependents under age 65 who may receive Medicare. The changes take effect Jan. 1, 2010. Starting May 1, 2009, life-insurance coverage provided by GM at two times a worker's salary will be cut to 75% of the salary upon retirement. After 10 years, the rate will be reduced by an additional 25%. Current retirees also will be affected.
GM spokesman Tom Wilkinson said the company would establish a company-funded health reimbursement account, called an HRA. GM will make a $260 tax-free monthly contribution to an HRA for affected retirees or surviving spouses. When a retiree reaches age 65, an additional monthly pension payment of $300, announced last summer, will be paid.
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