My grandfather was an original ford employee. He lived in east detriot. He was one of the last employees to receive the "a" plan for retirement. I think.
His "generation" of employees, not him personally.

My father, was layed off from ford in the 70s but stayed in the industry working for another company until he retired, he saw the employee reduction way back in the mid 70s.

I personally left Michigan in 1990 for California. I miss the place, I do. All of my family is there.

But now I will die here in Los Angeles, OC ca.
So much home now, just kill me if you try to take me.

I know an old gf in gM she is an engineer has been her whole life. I don't keep in touch with her, but I bet she is being offered some type of retirement now. She would be 53.

I also worked at mechanics uniform in Detroit. 86-90. That's why I left. Partially.

I could not see a future for me in Detroit anymore. Also, I wanted to see other places.

I ramble on.

Take care.