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Work in the Mitten explores labor, unions, and working‑class life in Michigan, from shop‑floor struggles to the legacy of the UAW and deindustrialization. Episodes look at how work, law, and politics shape life in Rust Belt communities.
Dec. 12, 2025

She Dodged Bullets for the UAW — and Her Legacy Still Haunts the Auto…

In 1937, a 23-year-old Flint woman stood between General Motors security, Flint police gunfire, and the workers fighting for their lives inside Fisher Body. Her name was Genora Johnson Dollinger — and she did more than rally ...

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Dec. 11, 2025

When Flint Fought Back: Genora Johnson and the Strike That Changed Am…

In 1937, a 23-year-old Flint woman stood between General Motors security, Flint police gunfire, and the workers fighting for their lives inside Fisher Body. Her name was Genora Johnson Dollinger — and she did more than rally ...

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Nov. 25, 2025

Flint’s 1937 Sit-down Strike Saved Wages, Work, and Democracy

Send us a text The Flint Sit-Down Strike of 1936–37 wasn’t just a labor dispute — it was a turning point in American history. In this short documentary segment, former Genesee County Prosecutor Arthur Busch breaks down what really happened inside the Fisher Body plants, why the strike succeeded, an…

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Nov. 15, 2022

Midnight in the Vehicle City: The Strike Heard Around the World

Send us a text Midnight in Vehicle City by author Edward McClelland is a book that tells the story of Flint, Michigan, during the Great Recession and the struggles of its residents as they try to survive in a city that has been hit hard by the economic downturn. The story centers around autoworkers…

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May 2, 2021

Michigan Lumber Company: Oldest Lumber Yard in Flint Area

Send us a text Michigan Lumber is a Centennial business in the City of Flint. Gerald Haan and his daughter Katie are the third and fourth generation to run the family-owned business. Gerald also shares his views about Michigan Lumber, Flint, and its future. He also shares his dream of building affo…

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