News and Politics GM to pay more than $400 million in worker bonuses By Mike on Feb 14, 2011 Less than two years after entering bankruptcy, General Motors will extend millions of dollars in bonuses to most of its 48,000 hourly workers as a reward for the company’s rapid turnaround after it was rescued by the government. AP via TownHall GM to pay more than $400 million in worker bonuses – Page 1 – Business News. BailoutBankruptcyGeneral Motors