Chrysler Lays Off 1200 Workers At Mini Van Plant

Auto workers had their worst fears realized yesterday when reeling Chrysler announced the company would eliminate 1,200 jobs and one of three shifts at its Windsor minivan plant for the first time in more than 15 years.

The company, which is already operating on a government lifeline of loans in the U.S., said it would cut the shift as early as June 24 because of a continuing deterioration of sales.

“It is another huge blow to the city of Windsor,” said Ken Lewenza, national president of the Canadian Auto Workers. “This is nothing but devastating.”



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calsonicz - 3/6/2009 9:34:54 AM

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OMG!!FIRST time in more than 15 years?????

Star - 3/6/2009 9:56:01 AM

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Sad...

PlanB - 3/6/2009 10:40:28 AM

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Whats really insane is that they still have the best selling minivan. This is just a reminder of much they really are struggling.

racedogs - 3/14/2009 12:38:19 PM

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FitzLA, you are aware that "jerk" is one word!

Agent63 - 3/7/2009 7:55:37 AM

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Even if they hired 1200 more workers their quality and company appeal wouldn't improve. They should sell of Viper and Jeep to cut the loss and shut down.

avanti64 - 3/13/2009 12:26:59 AM

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Is VW selling any of their warmed over Chrysler vans. Haven't seen one yet.
Again VW pulls a stupid blunder. Those hardheaded Germans never learn.