Money GM offers buyouts to 18,000 salaried workers, says layoffs possible October 31, 2018October 31, 2018Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free PressComments Off on GM offers buyouts to 18,000 salaried workers, says layoffs possible GM is offering buyouts to 18,000 salaried workers and giving them until Nov. 19 to decide. Layoffs are possible if not enough workers volunteer.