[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. H...

Full description

Saved in:

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	United Auto Workers Local 602/General Motors Oral History Project
Other Authors:	Rosendahl, John (Interviewee), Johnson, Linda (Interviewer), Rademacher, Doug (Interviewer), Howard, Doreen (Interviewer), Coulter, Marilyn (Interviewer), McQuaid, Cheryl (Interviewer), Fleming, Michael (Interviewer)
Language:	English
Published:	[2005]
Subjects:	Rosendahl, John > Interviews. Rosendahl, John. Automobile industry workers > Michigan > Lansing > Interviews. Middle managers > Michigan > Lansing > Interviews. Automobile industry and trade. Work environment > Michigan > Lansing. Career development > Michigan > Lansing. Industrial relations > Michigan > Lansing. Interviews. Sound recordings.
Genre:	Interviews. Sound recordings.
Online Access:	Connect to: Listen to sound recording - All users (Michigan State University Libraries)
Local Note:	MSU: Gift of UAW/GM.
Physical Description:	1 electronic audio file (164 min., 57 sec.) : digital, WAV, MP3 files.
Format:	Audio Software

Similar Items

[John Couthen, an African American, discusses his career as a UAW production worker and GM manager at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2006)

[Wendell "Rocky" Wright discusses his career as a production worker and GM manager at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2006)

[Jerry Morse briefly discusses his career as a UAW skilled trades electrician and GM maintenance supervisor at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing MI].
Published: (2005)

[Ora Calhoun, an African American, discusses her career as a UAW production worker and GM production supervisor at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2005)

[Aristides (Art) Arvanites owns Harry's Bar on Verlinden Street across from the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2006)

[Walter Bennefield, an African American, discusses his career as a UAW production worker and GM production manager at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2006)

[Barbara Rossi discusses her career as a GM salaried executive assistant at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2005)

[Eldridge Cook, African-American GM Manager, discusses his career at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2006)

[Dave Dickhaut discusses his career as a production worker and UAW industrial hygiene technician for Local 602 at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2005)

[Lloyd Wolever discusses his career as a production worker, skilled trades tinner and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2006)

[Marlene Hester discusses her career as a production worker, material handler and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2006)

[Kirk (Shorty) Alexander discusses his career at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2005)

[UAW members and workers at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI, talk about their times in Fisher].
Published: (2005)

[Sam McGhee, an African American, discusses his career as UAW production worker and plant security officer at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2005)

[Mickey Casteel discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2005)

[Steve Pettinger discusses his career as a skilled trades electrician and member of the UAW/GM Safety Lockout Team at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2005)

[Sam Fountain discusses his career as a skilled trades millwright and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2006)

[Allen Van De Vusse, Louise and John Dean talk about their time at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
by: Van De Vusse, Allen
Published: (2006)

[Richard "Dick" Budd discusses his career as a GM manager at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2006)

[Donald Perry discusses his career as a production worker, booth cleaner, maintenance oiler, and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing MI].
Published: (2006)

[Dusit (Du) Kriengsak-Obhas, a Thai American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2006)

[Lyle McFadden, an African American, discusses his 40-year career as a UAW production worker and plant security officer at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2006)

[David Karkau discusses his career as a skilled trades pipefitter and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2005)

[James Howlett, an African American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2005)

[Victor Voisinet discusses his career as a production and material handling worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2005)

[Hattie Greene, an African American, discusses her 40-year career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2005)

[Joseph Abraham discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2006)

[Mark Kirkey discusses his career as a production worker, skilled trades toolmaker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2005)

[Karen Dunckel discusses her career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2005)

[Edward Lazarus discusses his career as a production worker, quality control shipping clerk, and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2005)

[Debra Burpee discusses her career as a UAW production worker and material handler at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2006)

[Fonnie Price, an African American, discusses his career as a UAW production worker, skilled trades millwright, then GM maintenance manager at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2006)

[Marlene Stavros discusses her career as a production worker, skilled trades tool repair person and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2006)

[Gus Caliacatsos, a Greek immigrant, discusses his life in Greece, his days in Fisher Body plant, Lansing, MI, and his career after leaving the automobile industry].
Published: (2006)

[Ernest James Zubkus discusses his career in General Motors and as the Plant Manager of the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2005)

[Lue (Loo) Sudduth, an African American, discusses his 35-year career as a UAW production worker and GM manager at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2005)

[Theresa Frasher discusses her career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2006)

[Russel Dahlstrom discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2006)

[Robert Fell discusses his career as a production worker and UAW Safety Representative at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2005)

[Lyle Birchman discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI].
Published: (2005)