http://money.cnn.com/2008/03/13/news/companies/Chrysler_shutdown.ap/index.htm?cnn=yes
Wonder if it's unpaid. The article doesn't say. . . Anyone know what the deeper story is here?
Chrysler takes vacation in July
The carmaker is shutting down for two weeks this summer, forcing all employees to take the time off.
March 13, 2008: 1:08 PM EDT
Chrysler employees worldwide are told via email to go on vacation for two weeks in July.
DETROIT (AP) -- Chrysler LLC is telling employees worldwide to take a mandatory two-week vacation in July.
Chrysler informed employees of the plan in an e-mail sent to employees that was obtained by The Associated Press. Chrysler spokeswoman Mary Beth Heilprin confirms the e-mail was sent.
Chrysler plans a corporate-wide shutdown the weeks of July 7 and July 14. Heilprin says some employees may be asked to stay on to work on special projects.
It's common for automakers to shut down plants in July, but this would also affect salaried workers.
Chrysler says the shutdown should help it boost productivity and efficiency. Heilprin didn't have any details about why the decision was made.