G. Robert Vincent Voice Library
Lansing Auto Town Gallery

Lyle Birchman discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

Lyle tells of being hired in August 1976 and being assigned to the Trim Shop. He tells of working on weld integrity in Quality Control, of meeting his wife, his love of music and he even plays his harmonica. Lyle also discusses the difference between hourly and salaried people, the BOC talent show, his union activity and his job as plant tour guide.

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