If they are automotive engineers, mechanics, and other auto-specific roles, there is little chance that they would be a match for other jobs that Apple needs. They were given a nice severance deal and will be able to find new job pretty quickly.

the last time I was laid off, it was a relief. The project was clearly failing and the work had become drudgery. When we all got laid off and given severance money, we all went to a bar and celebrated. Then we all went and got other jobs.

Remember, the unemployment rate is under 4% right now.