[TheWasteLand]

Plant shutdowns are a typical money saving move when operating losses are occurring. I'm surprised they didn't do this earlier.

As to whether the employees get paid, I think it depends on their contract. My guess would be they do get paid, but at reduced wages.

[Kieri]

I think this falls outside the two weeks of vacation employees (at least at GM) take during the summer so the plants can retool.

I wish the article stated which month they’d be taking off...at least it sounds like it’ll be *after* Christmas.

It’ll be interesting to know if they’ll be required to use vacation time, get sub pay or some sort of unemployment...I guess it would depend on the contracts and state laws.