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11. George Nelson discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

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George talks about standing in line in front of the plant for two days to apply and was hired in August 1978. He shares stories about life in the Body Shop, union and management, coworkers, local bars, dinners, fishing and hunting. George discusses his responsibilities as a member of the Emergency Response Team.
Date Issued:
2005-10-26T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

12. Renida (R.T.) Taylor discusses her career as a production worker and member of the UAW Bargaining Committee at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

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R.T. recalls her family and life in Endicott, NY, coming to Lansing with her new husband in 1972, being laid off from her job and standing in the rain with her sister for six hours to apply at Fisher before being hired in March 1981. She comments on the Trim Shop, coworkers, supervision, liking second shift, and her union activism. R.T. talks about her duties as a committee person and bargaining committee member, grievance handling, and the contract.
Date Issued:
2006-01-06T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

13. Jody Frasher discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

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Jody talks about moving from Escanaba, MI, being hired in September 1977 after standing in a long line to submit an application, his union activity, and meeting his wife. He also talks about being a safety trainer and committeeman.
Date Issued:
2006-04-28T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

14. Carla Gates discusses her career as a skilled trades electrician and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

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Carla recalls being hired in September 1976 and people yelling out the windows of the factory at those lined up to apply. She describes her first day being assigned to the Body Shop because she "looked strong." Carla went on supervision to stay on the day shift but returned to production. In 1985 she was accepted as an electrical apprentice. Carla discusses education, work, sexism issues, relations with male tradesmen, management, and her union activity.
Date Issued:
2005-10-13T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection