G. Robert Vincent Voice Library
Lansing Auto Town Gallery

John (JR) Rosendahl discusses his 40-plus year career as a production worker and a GM manager at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI

John recalls being hired in October 1964 and going to Trim Shop. He talks about a variety of experiences and perceptions of production operations and coworkers. John discusses going on supervision then into Labor Relations and finally becoming the management representative to UAW Joint Activities. He describes the plant environment, labor-management relations, coordinating the "Best Launch Ever" event at Breslin, and other adventures working with the plant manager and staff.

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