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21. 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

22. Donald Perry discusses his career as a production worker, booth cleaner, maintenance oiler, and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing MI

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Don discusses being hired in 1972, getting laid off, and joining the Air Force. He returned to Fisher as a booth cleaner. Don discusses safety procedures and training and comments on the death of three booth cleaners in 1982. Don transferred to Oiler and he describes their work, factory life as a maintenance worker, overtime, the Emergency Response Team, and his community involvement.
Date Issued:
2006-01-27T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

23. Michael Huerta, a Hispanic American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

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Mike recalls being hired in July 1997 into the Body Shop, finding the plant scary and loud and talks about the 90 day probation period, restroom breaks, and the nature of the work. He also talks about the union and paying dues. Mike discusses his union and political activism, visits to Black Lake, White Shirt Day, and community activities.
Date Issued:
2006-05-17T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

24. Richard (Dick) Sanborn discusses his career as a production worker and UAW Local 602 President at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

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Dick talks about being raised on a farm and being hired in May 1955 while on strike at REO Motor Works. He describes being scared and lost on the first day and finding the work "back breaking." Dick talks about having lead poisoning, the swing shift, commuting, pranks, long hours, and unemployment. He describes his union activity working his way up from committeeman to Bargaining Chair to local union President. Dick talks about meeting Walter Reuther and going to Black Lake.
Date Issued:
2006-04-25T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection