Chrysler considers 4-day work weeks to save energy costs
Like everyone else Chrysler is looking at all possible options for cutting energy costs. The latest idea to be put forward is not a new one, but it could be effective. At the annual Management Briefing Seminar in Traverse City MI, Chrysler EVP for manufacturing Frank Ewasyshyn put forward the idea of switching plants that are currently running on a single shift to a 4 day/10 hour schedule. The 4 day schedule would would save both the company and employees money. Workers would immediately cut their commuting costs by 20 percent. Chrysler plants have already cut energy use by 15 percent measured on a per vehicle basis. The company is currently talking to the UAW about the 4 day work week schedule but hasn't set a date for the switch. In spite of the longer work day, most workers aren't expected to object to the longer weekends.
[Source: Detroit Free Press]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
sohaib alvi 10:07PM (9/09/2008)
I can understand that individual commuting costs can be saved but dont see how the energy costs for the company will be saved. The number of working hours will be the same per week so consumption per hour of utilities should not change.
Reply