Chrysler has informed its employees through an internal email that the company will be shutting down worldwide for two weeks this summer. The shutdown, which will begin on July 7th and run through July 21st, is intended to “boost productivity and efficiency.”
The internal email was obtained by the Associated Press and was confirmed by Chrysler spokeswoman Mary Beth Heilprin.
The email told Chrysler employees — including those on salary — that they must take a mandatory two-week vacation during the shutdown. Summer shutdowns for automakers aren’t usual, but they typically don’t include salaried positions.
However, Heilprin says some employees will be asked to work through the shutdown on special projects.
