G. Robert Vincent Voice Library
Lansing Auto Town Gallery

Marta M Bobillo discusses her career as a production worker at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

Marta describes her life as a Cuban American immigrant, her family, the hiring process and her first day in the factory in August 1977. Marta comments on Latino culture, the treatment of women, sexism, sexual harassment, life on the night shift, her UAW involvement and elected offices and community activity. She also talks about special assignments on new product launches.

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