McKay, William A., 2011 May 11

Interviewed by David Kobrak. McKay details his employment at the Chrysler plant from his hiring in 1967 to his retirement in 2003. He discusses working on the assembly line, then moving to a salaried job in a management position, working in the budget department. Changes in the plant such as the implementation of technology are discussed and their effect on the work force. Various relations within the plant are discussed including race and gender relations, co-worker relations inside and outside of the plant, and worker and management relations. He discusses the union and its role within the plant supporting the workers. The plant community and daily plant life is discussed with regards to gambling, drug and alcohol use, informal markets, various religious and political beliefs among workers, and activities outside of work (golf tournaments and sports leagues).