Ernest James Zubkus discusses his career in General Motors and as the Plant Manager of the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

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Description:

Jim talks about being hired in June 1962 as a clerk at Pontiac then moving to supervision and eventually area manager. Jim talks about his first day at Fisher in Lansing. He shares his perceptions about labor and management, General Motors, the community, best and worst memories, and his style of managing. Jim talks about Lansing workers and their work ethic, working with the local UAW president on the line, and relations with Local 602 and Local 652.

Date Issued:

2005-10-19T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Place:

Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, and Lansing

Subject Topic:

Career in automobile industry and trade, Middle managers, Career development, Industrial relations, Industrial management, Automobile industry workers, and Labor union locals

Subject Name:

Zubkus, Ernest James, Zubkus, Ernest James, and General Motors Corporation

Subject Genre:

Interviews and Interviews

Language:

English

Rights:

In Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5707wp0g