If you're interested in the beginnings of the unionization of the workforce, in America during the thirties and forties, or Detroit history in general, I'll point you to this article today in the Detroit News. It details the formation and rise of the UAW, and in particular the violence and difficulty of confronting Henry Ford. Pretty interesting read and photos, regardless of what you think of the UAW now.
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Whoooops! Forgot my meds again! 
I'd actually be interested in that book. I know there was a time when the union was needed, did good, and had value.
There's another book I've been hoping to find at my library, I think it's called Savage Factory.
Very interesting read, thanks for that.
Ford Service Department
That's funny. You have to wonder what the "Parts Department" did? 
If they really wanted to twist Fords nipples, they should have made it clear they were a Jewish labor union. Henry no-likey the Jews. (I wonder if he was buddies with Walt)
An older friend of mine's wife grew up the daughter of a Ford factory worker in the 30's. She has some interesting memories of that time. Even as a young child, she could sense the tension building between companies and workers. I could sit and listen to her stories for hours.
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