The transportation plant is a fixture here.
If you live here you either know someone or are related to someone that works there.In the mid 70s there were 14000 workers.Back in the 50s there were 20000.
My dad always called it a one horse town. And he didnt work there.
Just a few years ago the average age of a GE worker was about 56.They have had waves of retirement here the last 10 years or so.And the GE has pretty much wiped out the machine, tool and die and autobody shops.Hiring new people. They actually have a higher skilled workforce now then 10 years ago.Its been tuff on the little guys though.

For years the place was never on my radar.I started in the tool and die trade at 15 and never expected to do anything else.Im more surprised than anyone that I actually work there..

dave

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