G. Robert Vincent Voice Library
Lansing Auto Town Gallery

William Klein discusses his career as a production worker, skilled trades pipefitter and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

Bill tells about being hired in December 1970 right after the strike. He talks about getting lost reporting to the plant, carpooling, after work at the Willow Bar, and production work. Bill discusses his apprenticeship, production vs. trades, women and minorities in trades, receiving a suggestions award, QWL, GMS, team concept, management, and the new plant.

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