Chrysler is planning to announce plans to add 1,600 jobs at the automaker's assembly plant in Illinois this week, according two people familiar with the plans. Last week, Chrysler confirmed that it plans to hire 400 to 500 part time and temporary workers at the plant.
The additional 1,100 workers would be for a third crew at the plant to support production of the Dodge Dart, a new compact car, as well as Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot. The additional crew of workers will start in July, one of the people said. More HERE
