Bates, Lee W., 2011 May 13

Interviewed by Angela Lano. Bates discusses his intermittent employment at the Chrysler plant over a number of years between 1980 and the closing of the plant on December 31, 2008. Describes routine work days and working conditions, plant life (informal market, meals, cooking, use of alcohol), and worker relationships with management. Discusses joining the union, structure of the union, and various positions held (trustee, shop steward, committeeman alternate). Also discusses specific events such as the introduction of new technology at the plant, worker strikes, and the last day at the plant on December 19, 2008.