G. Robert Vincent Voice Library
Lansing Auto Town Gallery

Kirk Harris discusses his career as a skilled trades toolmaker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

Kirk tells of being hired in November 1974 at the Olds Forge Plant. He recalls serving an apprenticeship at Olds Main Plant and coming to Fisher Body in 1998 under provisions of the UAW/GM National Agreement Paragraph 96. Kirk describes his work as a toolmaker, life in the factory and comments on the union.

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