"We're happy to meet with them to keep the dialogue going," said Rita McKay, a Chrysler spokeswoman.

A Chrysler spokeswoman, Nicole Solomon, said it was unclear whether production would resume on Tuesday.

A Chrysler spokeswoman declined to comment on the Ward's report.

A Chrysler spokeswoman said she did not know when a replacement would be announced.

Rita McKay, a Chrysler spokeswoman, defended the insider sales as prudent portfolio management.

Ms. McTavish, the Chrysler spokeswoman, defended the company's plan.

A Chrysler spokeswoman, Karen Stewart, said the company would not comment on the report.

Nicole A. Solomon, a Chrysler spokeswoman, was optimistic that a strike still could be averted.

A Chrysler spokeswoman said she could not comment on speculation about the Challenger.

Karen Stewart, a Chrysler spokeswoman, said the walkout cost the company lost production of about 500 vehicles.