Add to ORKGWorked at the Chrysler plant from June 6, 1966, until 2001, as a relief man and heavy mechanical repairman.Interviewed by Jeremy Perlini. Volpe discusses his employment at the Chrysler plant beginning June 6, 1966, until 2001. He describes specifics of his employment including his jobs (reliefman, heavy mechanical repairman), shifts he worked, details of his first days at the plant, plant working conditions, and his relationships with his supervisors and co-workers. Daily plant life is discussed such as gender and race relations, use of alcohol and drugs on the job, accidents he witnessed on the job, and the monotony of work at the plant. He discusses the union and his involvement in strikes, walk-outs, and the union’s role in the plant. Re...