Michael Huerta, a Hispanic American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
Mike recalls being hired in July 1997 into the Body Shop, finding the plant scary and loud and talks about the 90 day probation period, restroom breaks, and the nature of the work. He also talks about the union and paying dues. Mike discusses his union and political activism, visits to Black Lake, White Shirt Day, and community activities.
Read
- In Collections
-
Lansing Auto Town
- Copyright Status
- In Copyright
- Date
- 2006-05-17
- Interviewees
-
Huerta, Michael
- Interviewers
-
Rademacher, Doug
McQuaid, Cheryl
Smith, Jerri
Fedewa, John
- Subjects
-
Huerta, Michael
International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. Local 602 (Lansing, Mich.)
Automobile industry workers
Hispanic American labor union members
Political participation
Quality of work life
Union dues
Work environment
Michigan--Lansing
- Material Type
-
Sound recordings
- Language
-
English
- Extent
- 01:12:36
- Venue Note
-
Recorded on May 17, 2006, as part of the United Auto Workers Local 602/General Motors Oral History Project.
- Holding Institution
-
Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 15524
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b6795292