Recker, George, 2011 May 17

Interviewed by David Littleton. Recker discusses the workers union and his participation in it (walk-outs, strikes, contracts, complaints). Talks about his experiences in both the California plant and his move to the Newark plant and the differences between the two (working conditions, employee relations, general plant atmosphere). Discusses working in the plant with regards to race relations between managers and workers, gambling, the use of drugs and alcohol, plant safety requirements and dress codes, informal markets that arose for food and goods, and various safety concerns of the day-to-day job (general accidents and injuries). Employee activities outside of the plant (basketball games, softball teams, golf tournaments, bar trips) are discussed. Specifics of his work at the plant are discussed, such as job duties, wages, raises, profit sharing, and other benefits received. He also explains his thoughts and feelings towards the plant's closure.