Labor, Rights, And The Future Of Work Episodes
Michigan workers, union organizers, small business owners, teachers, police officers, nurses, tradespeople, auto workers, entrepreneurs, and the everyday residents who hold the state together. Each episode blends personal storytelling with historical context, industry insight, and a deeper look at how Michigan’s economy, culture, and identity are shaped by the work we do.
Work in the Mitten is a production of The Mitten Channel, a Michigan-based media network featuring shows such as Flint Justice, Radio Free Flint, and The Mitten Biography Project.
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 ...
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 ...
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…
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…
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…