Could this be why American cars suck? lol

[Q4P]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/07/14...-during-lunch/

Isn't this like the 3rd time? hahah

[Express]

why are they making such a big deal out of it for? so what if ignacio wants to burn during lunch? i do it all the time.

[Q4P]

Originally Posted by express705

why are they making such a big deal out of it for? so what if ignacio wants to burn during lunch? i do it all the time.

I think the point is simple; it's just like going out and drinking during lunch; it's against any company policy and in this case it's illegal as well. Whatever your personal notions are it's cool especially if you're off for the rest of the day but in this case you have to return to work.

[E90SoFlo]

Hahaha this is kinda funny, Obama gave them a "pep" talk.

[Express]

Originally Posted by Questforpower

I think the point is simple; it's just like going out and drinking during lunch; it's against any company policy and in this case it's illegal as well. Whatever your personal notions are it's cool especially if you're off for the rest of the day but in this case you have to return to work.

i smoke AND drink during lunch.

damn dont ever do business with me

[Kroy]

They can smoke/drink on their own dime as much as they want, but to use them on the job is unacceptable. A few infringing on the rules is ruining things for everyone.

Workers at a Chrysler plant in Michigan have reportedly been caught on video smoking and drinking during lunch breaks.
Just ten months after revealing how some workers at the Chrysler Jefferson North Plant in Detroit spent their lunch hour drinking beer, another investigation by MyFoxDetroit.com found more of the same at Chrysler's Trenton Engine Plant in Trenton, Mich.
At least two workers told the station's investigative reporter they do not want to work with people who have been abusing drugs or alcohol prior to returning to work.
"It's dangerous," one employee reportedly said.
The latest video shows workers roughly a mile from the plant, but just steps away from a United Auto Workers hall.
In a statement to MyFoxDetroit.com, Chrysler said the conduct captured on tape was "unacceptable" and the workers would be suspended indefinitely without pay once they are identified.
"I just want to say I am both hurt and angered over what your cameras captured," said Scott Garberding, senior vice president of manufacturing.
"Again, we have Chrysler workers in a compromised position, without regard for the impact of their actions, the reputation of their coworkers, the plant, of the company, not to mention their own reputation and that of their families. As a company, in the last two years we've come too far and made way too much progress to let the bad actions of a few put a shadow on the rest of the employees," Garberding said.


Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/07/14...#ixzz1S5rt2MA0

[Freakazoid]

Originally Posted by express705

i smoke AND drink during lunch.

damn dont ever do business with me

I don't think you get it...it's illegal and against policy, that's why they're making such a big deal about it.

For all intents and purposes the american public has every right to view Chrysler employees from a 'boss' perspective, fuck we've bailed them out, what 3-4 times?

[Kiemyster]

Originally Posted by express705

why are they making such a big deal out of it for? so what if ignacio wants to burn during lunch? i do it all the time.

Some people will just never understand. I say, fuck 'em

[solefald]

At my old job drinking on a job was no big deal. Office manager would buy a few cases of beer every week and put them in a fridge for anyone to use.

It was totally normal to have a beer here and there (as long as you do not get shitfaced), but then again, we did not operate heavy machinery, and/or did not directly interact with customers.

[TiAg335i]

am i missing somehting here? dude in blue car had his license suspended for DUI repeatedly since '93 but is still working at the place? don't they check into this sorta thing?

[ErvGotti]

Originally Posted by express705

i smoke AND drink during lunch.

damn dont ever do business with me

Originally Posted by Kiemyster

Some people will just never understand. I say, fuck 'em

You guys obviously have never worked in an industrial or mechanical work area. I for one agree with the other workers, all it takes is that one slip up and someone is losing a hand or arm. I'm all for these guys to do it after work toke up and drink all you want, but not at work where it could potentially be life thereatening.

[talisman311]

Have to keep in mind most of these workers are UAWs which IIRC makes it a PITA to fire problematic employees.

My friend's uncle used to work at a GM factory in the 90s.. workers would purposefully screw up the assembly on a car if they were mad at the employer or 'just felt like it'.

[Freakazoid]

Originally Posted by talisman311

Have to keep in mind most of these workers are UAWs which IIRC makes it a PITA to fire problematic employees.

My friend's uncle used to work at a GM factory in the 90s.. workers would purposefully screw up the assembly on a car if they were mad at the employer or 'just felt like it'.

welcome to the new age of the unions...

[abisson]

Originally Posted by express705

why are they making such a big deal out of it for? so what if ignacio wants to burn during lunch? i do it all the time.

I hope I never do business with you.

[Kroy]

Originally Posted by ErvGotti

You guys obviously have never worked in an industrial or mechanical work area. I for one agree with the other workers, all it takes is that one slip up and someone is losing a hand or arm. I'm all for these guys to do it after work toke up and drink all you want, but not at work where it could potentially be life thereatening.

reminds me of the movie the machinist. remember this guy?

[Elliott@DetailAddict]

Originally Posted by Kroy

reminds me of the movie the machinist. remember this guy?

That movie was hella depressing lol Reminded me of the same film

[matthewk]

Might explain the rattles...

[NYC6]

Those who dont think these kind of 'activities' dont happen at car makers, or any other businesses around the globe for that matter, are in a word....... naive.

[Freakazoid]

Originally Posted by NYC6

Those who dont think these kind of 'activities' dont happen at car makers, or any other businesses around the globe for that matter, are in a word....... naive.

i don't think anyone doesn't think this is happening across the board.

but the ones stupid enough to be caught are the scapegoats. No different than the CEOs using corporate funds for their private helicopters, etc etc

[Express]

Originally Posted by Freakazoid

I don't think you get it...it's illegal and against policy, that's why they're making such a big deal about it.

For all intents and purposes the american public has every right to view Chrysler employees from a 'boss' perspective, fuck we've bailed them out, what 3-4 times?

it's legal in my state. sucks to suck i guess.

Originally Posted by Kiemyster

Some people will just never understand. I say, fuck 'em

agreed.

Originally Posted by ErvGotti

You guys obviously have never worked in an industrial or mechanical work area.

wrong. as a CDL holder, i drove semi trucks for a very long time, operated forklifts, and other heavy equipment at construction sites. thank you for your kind words.

Originally Posted by abisson

I hope I never do business with you.

well i hope i never do business with you.

[1speedbike]

sometimes a little grass helps repetitive, boring factory work go by quicker

it's not like they're dropping acid and racing forklifts or something

[MadDog]