That’s unfortunate news. General Motors’ decision to lay off 1,000 employees is a significant change for those employed by the company. It’s likely the company is undergoing restructuring to find efficiencies or cut costs. Companies like GM can sometimes offer severance packages or outplacement services to support people in transitioning to new jobs. They might also help with retraining or skills development where possible. This is a challenging time for the employees impacted, and hopefully, they will find new opportunities soon.