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1. Debra Burpee discusses her career as a UAW production worker and material handler at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

Description:
Debra describes being hired in September 1976, her first job, first boss, and working in the Body Shop. She talks about women in the factory, blatant sexism, and the nature of the work. Debra talks about meeting Gary, becoming friends and eventually marrying. Gary joins the interview to describe some of the operations in the plant. They talk about two serious accidents and daily life and behavior.
Date Issued:
2006-01-23T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

2. Victor Voisinet discusses his career as a production and material handling worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

Description:
Vic recalls being hired in March 1964, working day shift, the size of plant, and the amount of supervisor control. He comments on the 1964 and 1970 strikes, lay offs, working in the Material Department, just in time stock, and his community activities.
Date Issued:
2005-12-12T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

3. Michelle Baulch discusses her experiences as a contract occupational therapist at the Fisher Body medical in Lansing, MI

Description:
Michelle describes some common injuries and treatments and comments on ergonomics, the medical staff and the UAW workers.
Date Issued:
2005-10-06T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

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

Description:
Mark recalls being hired in August 1978 at the Service Parts Operation (SPO) in Lansing and coming to Fisher in 1981. He discusses receiving a BA from MSU in 2002, the physical nature of factory work, and never expecting to stay. Mark talks about the Tuition Assistance Program, differences between SPO and Fisher, making friends, and pride in his work.
Date Issued:
2005-12-21T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

5. Mark Warner discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing MI

Description:
Mark recalls being hired in August 1978 at the Service Parts Operation (SPO) in Lansing and coming to Fisher in 1981. He discusses receiving a BA from MSU in 2002, the physical nature of factory work, and never expecting to stay. Mark talks about the Tuition Assistance Program, differences between SPO and Fisher, making friends, and pride in his work.
Date Issued:
2005-12-21T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

6. Debra Burpee discusses her career as a UAW production worker and material handler at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

Description:
Debra describes being hired in September 1976, her first job, first boss, and working in the Body Shop. She talks about women in the factory, blatant sexism, and the nature of the work. Debra talks about meeting Gary, becoming friends and eventually marrying. Gary joins the interview to describe some of the operations in the plant. They talk about two serious accidents and daily life and behavior.
Date Issued:
2006-01-23T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

7. Michelle Baulch discusses her experiences as a contract occupational therapist at the Fisher Body medical in Lansing, MI

Description:
Michelle describes some common injuries and treatments and comments on ergonomics, the medical staff and the UAW workers.
Date Issued:
2005-10-06T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

8. Victor Voisinet discusses his career as a production and material handling worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

Description:
Vic recalls being hired in March 1964, working day shift, the size of plant, and the amount of supervisor control. He comments on the 1964 and 1970 strikes, lay offs, working in the Material Department, just in time stock, and his community activities.
Date Issued:
2005-12-12T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection