Chrysler is facing some rather tough economic times in the U.S. which has prompted the Michigan automaker to think outside the box on ways to save every penny. Chrysler’s latest experiment is a four-day work week, which could be coming to the automaker’s Toledo Jeep plant in the near future.
The idea is pretty simple: condense the work week down from five, eight hour days to four, ten hour days. Although the work week remains at 40 hours, Chrysler says the extra day off will actually save the company in energy costs.
Jeep ’s 3,800 employees will likely embrace the idea as it will give them a built in three-day weekend – Friday through Sunday.
According to ABC, no date has been set for the switchover, but Chrysler is in talks with the UAW and suppliers about the possible shortened week.
