Courtesy of Netflixits manufacturing plant in Dayton, Ohio, sending the community into a tailspin. Workers who had been unionized at GM struggled to find jobs that paid close to the wages the plant had paid.
Bognar describes the relationship between the company and its American employees as a"complicated" one. People are grateful for the jobs, but the work is tough — especially on the factory floor:"It's hard, it's hot, it's dangerous, and the expectations are very high," he says."And yet the pay is not what it should be."won last year's Sundance Award for Directing of a U.S. Documentary.
people in the film, like Wong He. He is the furnace engineer who has been sent from China to the U.S. He's here for at least two years. He's not going to see his children for two years. But he's been working at Fuyao since he was 19 years old. He is so dedicated to Fuyao, and it's offering him a path to the middle class. He told us he's going to be able to build a house for his family, for his kids back in China, because he's making such good money.
The American workers we know, I can't say that they're proud of their company or they feel really behind America, like America is really helping them rise in the world.The American workers we know, I can't say that they're proud of their company or they feel really behind America, like America is really helping them rise in the world. I think we're on a trajectory of less hope, [fewer] possibilities ... as far as working class people.
nprfreshair I think every presidential candidate, including Mr. Trump, should be required to watch this, write a review, and defend her/his review. Could we pass a bill in Congress to add this to presidential qualifications, please?!
The documentary highlighted how uncompetitive Americans are when actual labor is involved. But it also shows how inhumane working conditions are in China. There is a real balance needed to stabilize the rights of the working class.
nprfreshair Great documentary, but wow this interview was incredible. Thoughtful and touching on an unexpected level.
American Factory..is an eye opener. Chinese refer to American workers as lazy with fat fingers, not willing to put in 12 hour days 29 days a month. And that’s not overtime pay, that’s regular pay for overtime work. No wonder Unions bother them.
Many people work their entire life with companies and jobs unions don’t even consider working with. Tell me how great unions are when they only go where big money can be made. Construction and auto workers
Netflix has a great documentary on this. The plant is in Dayton (Moraine) Ohio The movie is part of the Obamas’ post-retirement work.
Sickening.
I'd love to hear more about unions in China.
Nikki Haley would be a great one to talk to about suppressing unions. Ask the Boeing workers.