Chrysler Fires Workers Who Were Filmed Drinking

American manufacturer Chrysler announced today it has completed the investigation into the video shot earlier this month by a crew of the Fox News Detroit earlier this month, a video which shows a group of 15 workers from the Jefferson North Assembly Plant buying alcohol and consuming it in a parking lot, adorned with what appeared to be marijuana.

The conclusions of the investigation, not made public, led to the firing of 13 of the 15 men, with the other two receiving a one month disciplinary layoff without pay. Chrysler says the 15 men violated the company's Standards of Conduct.

“It is unfortunate that the actions of a few people have called into question the reputation of more than 51,000 very proud, hard-working Chrysler Group employees, grateful that the American and Canadian taxpayers gave us a second chance,” a company statement reads. “We take that responsibility very seriously and will work to restore the public’s faith.”

The 15 men were betrayed by one of their own, who tipped off a TV crew from Fox News Detroit. The men were followed for a period of ten days, with a camera recording every move they made during their breaks.

Staying true to the warnings it issued when this news broke, Chrysler says any other future acts of misconduct will be dealt in a similar fashion.

“As is evidenced by the swift action taken in this matter, it should be clear that Chrysler Group will not tolerate such behavior and will continue to evaluate its protocols to ensure that something like this does not happen again,” Chrysler says.