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1. 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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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

2. Lloyd Service discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

Description:
Lloyd talks about being hired in November 1951, his first day in Trim putting on door handles and receiving no orientation. He describes the swing shift, having no breaks, use of foul language, and some pranks. Lloyd talks about his union involvement and 15 years as a committeeman, being a strike captain in the 1960s, and preventing the delivery of paychecks to the plant during a strike.
Date Issued:
2005-11-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

3. Marlene Hester discusses her career as a production worker, material handler and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

Description:
Marlene recalls being hired in August 1978 and hurting for two weeks. She talks about various jobs, supervisors and coworkers. Marlene describes sexism and bias. She describes material handling and being one of very few women driving fork trucks, receiving little training, and the hazards.
Date Issued:
2006-02-16T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

4. Lloyd Service discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

Description:
Lloyd talks about being hired in November 1951, his first day in Trim putting on door handles and receiving no orientation. He describes the swing shift, having no breaks, use of foul language, and some pranks. Lloyd talks about his union involvement and 15 years as a committeeman, being a strike captain in the 1960s, and preventing the delivery of paychecks to the plant during a strike.
Date Issued:
2005-11-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

5. Marlene Hester discusses her career as a production worker, material handler and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

Description:
Marlene recalls being hired in August 1978 and hurting for two weeks. She talks about various jobs, supervisors and coworkers. Marlene describes sexism and bias. She describes material handling and being one of very few women driving fork trucks, receiving little training, and the hazards.
Date Issued:
2006-02-16T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

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

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