Union organizers come to Flint, Michigan to organize the auto plants.
Up until now, all plants in the Flint area have been represented by Local 156. Due to World War II, the Fisher 2 plant is temporarily shut down and the workers are transferred to other Flint area plants. A special arrangement is made with the International Union to keep our charter active as long as at least 12 members pay union dues. As the war continues, Local 598 is chosen to represent many of the small parts plants that have sprung up as a result of the war. Early 1945 - The war ended and General Motors announces that it will build a new plant on Van Slyke Road that will house both Fisher Body 2 and Chevrolet Assembly facilities.