Tom Carrigan discusses his career as a production worker, skilled trades pipe fitter and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

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Description:

Tom talks about his life prior to Fisher Body, growing up in Detroit, being hired in August 1978 and going to the Body Shop. Tom tells of deciding early he wanted to be in trades. He talks about his apprenticeship, women in trades, safety lockout, chemicals, duties in the powerhouse, relations with managers and his union activity. Tom comments on Lansing's success, people's attitude and talent.

Date Issued:

2005-11-10T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Place:

Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, Lansing, and Lansing (Mich.)

Subject Topic:

Career in automobile industry and trade, Childhood and youth, Automobile industry workers, Labor union members, Automobile factories, Safety measures, Pipe fitters, Training of, and Interpersonal relations

Subject Name:

Carrigan, Tom, Carrigan, Tom, and Carrigan, Tom

Subject Genre:

Interviews, Interviews, and Interviews

Language:

English

Rights:

In Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5c824f3s