Chrysler was involved in a recent scandal by some workers from a plant. A local whistleblower report caught some plant workers linked to some questionable . A number of workers were caught drinking and using illegal drugs during their lunch break. The actions were brought to light when a news station in Detroit was tipped off and investigated the activities in question. A scandal broke out as a result. Chrysler pledged to bring about a swift end. All parties involved were placed on suspension immediately. There are 2 of the people involved nevertheless on suspension, when 13 others have been dismissed.
Chrysler Motors livid at worker libations
A tip was received by Detroit Fox affiliate WJBK 2 concerning the employees from the Jefferson North Chrysler plant, according to USA Today. The plant in question assembles the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The station was tipped off that workers from the plant would go to a local park to drink alcohol and smoke what appeared to be marijuana. The ritual went on for 5 consecutive days, until an anchor asked them what the heck they were doing. At that point, the men fled back to the plant. To make matters worse, the investigative report comes days after a visit and stump speech by Obama.
Thirteen fired in this case>
Chrysler initially placed 15 workers on suspension. Due to agreements made between Chrysler and the United Auto Employees, proper procedure has to be fired before anybody can be terminated. Of those 15, as outlined by Automotive News, 13 were terminated and 2 are nevertheless on suspension. Chrysler insists build quality is not affected. Quality control and inspection are automated. The UAW also weighed in, saying the employees which were let go are a horrible exception. The UAW insists that their individuals are the top within the field, besides the rotten apples.
Don’t drink and work
The “Three Martini Lunch” went the way of the Dodo. An industrial site has to be absolutely safe at all times. Someone could have been killed as a result of that behavior, so make good and sure not to drink before working.
Citations
Auto News.com
autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100928/OEM/100929862/1252
USA Today
content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/09/detroit-tv-station-catches-chrysler-workers-drinking-drugging-during-lunch/1?csp=obinsite
