What Did Chrysler Do About the Drinking, Pot-Smoking Employees?
All 15 of the employees caught sipping and toking during lunch were suspended indefinitely without pay. Within 36 hours of Chrysler finding out, the employees were identified and relieved of duty. Chrysler is adhering to protocol with regard to permanent removal of the employees. The Jefferson North Plant employees 2,500 workers. Chrysler does not condone the documented behavior of the employees caught drinking and smoking marijuana. Everyone has different opinions about what people should be allowed to do outside of work hours. Some folks want to ban smoking while others seek to legalize marijuana. There are those who don’t drink and others who have a drink everyday after work. Either way, the workplace has to remain safe for everyone. Plant employees who drink alcohol or who are under the influence of drugs can have a negative impact on workplace safety and manufacturing results. Chrysler has a responsibility, especially after accepting bailout money, to ensure a safe, productive man
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