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Chrysler Corporation Newark Assembly Plant collection

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Call Number:
MSS 0650
Repository:
University of Delaware Library Special Collections
Extent:
4.3 linear foot (5 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
MSS 0650, Chrysler Corporation Newark Assembly Plant collection, Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, Newark, Delaware.
Date:
1986-2008 (inclusive)
Creator:
Chrysler Corporation. Newark Assembly Plant.
Form:
Audio cassette, Awards, CD-R, Color photographs, DVD, Ephemera (general), MiniDV, Newsletters, Posters, and VHS
Abstract:
This collection contains audiovisual material, publications, photographs, and other material from the Chrysler Corporation Newark Assembly Plant publicity office, donated after the closure of the plant in December 2008. Much of the material documents the working life of Chrysler employees in the Newark plant, human resources and employee training, and the processes required to build automobiles at the plant. The collection also documents many of the programs instituted by the United Auto Workers.

For more than a half century, the Newark Chrysler Assembly Plant provided employment for generations of local residents and was an important economic asset and social presence in the city of Newark, Delaware. After the plant closed in late 2008, the 272-acre property was purchased by the University of Delaware with plans to use the site for future campus expansion.

Chrysler’s 3.4 million square foot plant in Newark, Delaware, was built in 1951 to produce tanks for the U.S. Army. The plant was converted to Plymouth and Dodge production in April 1957, starting a run of nearly 7 million cars, including the LH series (Intrepid and Concorde), the AA bodies (EEKs) (Acclaim, Spirit, LeBaron), and the legendary A-body Valiant and Dart before starting Dodge Durango production. In 1969 alone, the Newark plant produced 186,177 Plymouth Furys, Dodge Polaras, and C-body Chryslers.

In 1997, Chrysler put $623 million into the Newark plant to ready it for production of the Dodge Durango. The plant was closed in December 2008 due to falling sales of the Durango / Aspen. It had just started producing hybrid-electric versions of both vehicles, and had 1,100 employees, down from 2,115 in 2005.

Mize, Thomas. "Chrysler's Newark Plant (Delaware), 1951-2008 (Tanks to Aspens)." allpar.com: Plants and Factories (accessed October 21, 2011 at http://www.allpar.com/corporate/factories/newark.html)

This collection contains audiovisual material, publications, photographs, and other material from the Chrysler Corporation Newark Assembly Plant publicity office, donated after the closure of the plant in December 2008. Much of the material documents the working life of Chrysler employees in the Newark plant, human resources and employee training, and the processes required to build automobiles at the plant. The collection also documents many of the programs instituted by the United Auto Workers.

Series I. contains audiovisual material in a variety of formats (VHS, MiniDV tape, DVD) from the Newark Assembly Plant publicity office. The material is split into four subseries and organized by subject: SUV, Cars, etc., people, plant history, and management/hr/training. In the contents list of this finding aid, a brief description is provided for each item. Included are assembly videos for various products made by the Newark plant and other Chrysler plant, training sessions given to and by management, videos of employee activities inside the plant, speeches given by individuals associated with the plant, political rallies, and United Auto Workers (UAW) activities and programs. Much of the material also addresses various aspects of the Product Quality Improvement (P.I.), a joint UAW-Chrysler initiative aimed at improving the quality of the products and services produced at Chrysler facilities.

Series II-IV are current in process. For further information, please contact the Manuscripts and Archives Department.

  1. Boxes 1-5: Shelved in SPEC MSS media

Gift of Chrysler Corporation/University of Delaware, 2010.

Series I. processed by Taylor Dietz and Patrick Lynch, May 2012. Encoded by E. Evan Echols, July 2012.

MSS 0643, Chrysler Corporation, Newark Assembly Plant oral history collection.

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Subject
Place

Publisher
University of Delaware Library Special Collections
Finding Aid Author
University of Delaware Library, Special Collections
Finding Aid Date
2012 July 5
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. Please contact Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, http://library.udel.edu/spec/askspec/

Collection Inventory

Scope and Contents

Contains audiovisual material in a variety of formats (VHS, MiniDV tape, DVD) from the Newark Assembly Plant publicity office.

Media Day 1988, 1988 October 25.
Box 1 Folder vhs_001
Scope and Contents

Cover Label: "Roll Off (Sonny)." Unveiling of the Dodge Spirit and Plymouth Acclaim for the media.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

J-Body Roll-Off, 1991 September 9.
Box 1 Folder vhs_002
Scope and Contents

The plant is being opened up to the press for the 1st Chrysler LeBaron Convertible. Employees are being interviewed.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

1993 Communicators Conference Cobo Hall and Fox Theater Detroit, MI., 1993.
Box 1 Folder vhs_003
Scope and Contents

A video showing a dealership that sells Jeep and Chrysler vehicles.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Car Show, 1992 September.
Box 1 Folder vhs_004
Scope and Contents

Car shows.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

LH roll off 8/93 (master), 1993 August 2.
Box 1 Folder vhs_005
Scope and Contents

Launch of the Dodge Intrepid at the Newark Assembly. Senator Joe Biden is present.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Car Show 1994 Master (Phil.), 1994.
Box 1 Folder vhs_006
Scope and Contents

Philadelphia International Car Show 1994. Many different car companies shown, not just Chrysler, Jeep, or Dodge.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Process capability recognition (engine line) (master), 1995.
Box 1 Folder vhs_007
Scope and Contents

Owner's guide for the Chrysler LeBaron convertible, including safety tips and how to operate the different features of the vehicle, with SPC footage in the beginning.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

How a car is built: featuring the Ford Mustang, 1995.
Box 1 Folder vhs_008
Scope and Contents

Video of Mustang assembly plant at Dearborn, Michigan.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (31 min.)

NAP COS learning line, 1995.
Box 1 Folder vhs_009
Scope and Contents

"Operating Tips: 1995 Chrysler LeBaron convertible." Owner's guide for the Chrysler LeBaron convertible, including safety tips and how to operate the different features of the vehicle.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (6 min.)

Minivan-COBO Hall, 1996.
Box 1 Folder vhs_010
Scope and Contents

Press conference for the Chrysler Town & Country mini-van.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

FIT measurement, 1996 June 5.
Box 1 Folder vhs_011
Scope and Contents

Cover label: "Hutton Presentation." Rich Kramer narrating a video about finding fit problems during the build process. A gauge was developed to monitor fit's.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (9:30 min.)

Year of transition, 1997.
Box 1 Folder vhs_012
Scope and Contents

"1997: Year of Transition." Cover label: "Newark's complete tear out to present day."

Physical Description

1 videocassette (8:19 min.)

Newark Assembly: home of the Dodge Durango, 1997.
Box 1 Folder vhs_013
Scope and Contents

"1997: Year of Transition." Tape includes: Plant Construction (8:19), Paint Process (6:30), Durango Build (12:17).

Physical Description

1 videocassette (27:06 min.)

Durango unveiling, 1997 January 7.
Box 1 Folder vhs_014
Scope and Contents

Speeches given at the unveiling of the Durango. Cover label: "Crowd, Wolfes Speech, Henson Speech, Broadcast from Detroit, Unveiling, Carper Speech, Cordell, Usilton, People Looking at Durango."

Physical Description

1 videocassette (47:30 min.)

Durango unveiling, 1997 June.
Box 1 Folder vhs_015
Scope and Contents

"B Roll / no audio." Plant employees celebrating unveiling of Durango in the Simulation Building.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (47 min.)

Durango unveiling (Detroit), 1997 June.
Box 1 Folder vhs_016
Scope and Contents

Cover label: "Unveils Copperhead & Durango Cobo Hall. Pic of some of Launch Team." Press event in Detroit with promotional material and Jeep Wrangler unveiling.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (46 min.)

CEN News September 8, 1997 "Durango Launch", 1997 September 8.
Box 1 Folder vhs_017
Scope and Contents

Chrysler News reporting on other companies current status' and other topics related to cars.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (5:00 min.)

Durango Launch: Newark, DE, 1997 September 9.
Box 1 Folder vhs_018
Scope and Contents

Complete build process of the Durango at Newark Assembly. Interview of employees regarding the fact that Newark Assembly is the only plant that produces the Dodge Durango.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (1hr 40 min.)

Robot Ballet (cen) raw, 1998 January.
Box 1 Folder vhs_019
Scope and Contents

Video set to music featuring the machines that produce the cars in the plant.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (4:49 min.)

Highlights Det Auto Show, 1998.
Box 1 Folder vhs_020
Scope and Contents

Press/Preview week highlights, including: concept cars reveal, 1999 Grand Cherokee reveal, Intrepid ESX2 reveal, Big Red Truck concept & Dakota R/T reveal, 300M & LHS reveal.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1998.
Box 1 Folder vhs_021
Scope and Contents

Bob Eaton, Chairman and CEO of Chrysler, discussing new products that are emerging. History of Jeep automobiles. Goes through all of the specifications of the new 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (Audio cuts out then returns)

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Pilot 2000 Durango (raw), 1999 January.
Box 1 Folder vhs_022
Scope and Contents

Engineers reviewing problems in the "Pilot Audit Center."

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Viper "Smokin", 1999.
Box 1 Folder vhs_023
Scope and Contents

Promotional video produced by Maurice Liang, Viper Club of America, Northern California Region.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Process and equipment at JNAP, 1999 April 14.
Box 1 Folder vhs_024
Scope and Contents

No audio. Preparing and placing engines in the new vehicles.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (23 min.)

Jeep Legend, 1999 August 6.
Box 1 Folder vhs_025
Scope and Contents

"Jeep The Legend Continues." Tribute to Jeep Grand in Virginia. History of the creation of the Jeep Grand and its contribution to the American Military.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Trailer loading unloading safety, 1999 October 29.
Box 1 Folder vhs_026
Scope and Contents

"Eastern Michigan University" made by Automotive Industry Action Group. Instructional video on how to load and unload trailers safely without damaging them with forklifts.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (17:40 min.)

Durango build process, 1999 October 29.
Box 1 Folder vhs_027
Scope and Contents

Narration of the complete production of the Dodge Durango at Newark Assembly.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (12:30 min.)

Durango build process, 1999 October 29.
Box 1 Folder vhs_028
Scope and Contents

Cover label: "Narrated report on production and assembly of the Durango at Newark Assembly Plant."

Physical Description

1 videocassette (12:30 min.)

Durango build process: edited, 1999 October 29.
Box 1 Folder vhs_029
Scope and Contents

Narrated report on production, assembly and testing of the Durango at Newark Assembly Plant.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (circa 3 min.)

Durango Club, 2004 October.
Box 5 Folder mdv_001
Scope and Contents

A video welcoming the Dodge Durango owner club members. Durangos are lined up outside the Chrysler plant in Newark, DE.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (24:58 min.)

Engineers video, various jobs, 2004 October 18.
Box 5 Folder mdv_002
Scope and Contents

Video of the build process of the Dodge Durango at the Newark Assembly.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (15:16 min.)

1st shift teams 2nd shift of year, 2004.
Box 5 Folder mdv_003
Scope and Contents

Video of employees building a car component and trying to simulate an accident that could happen in the assembly plant.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (3:16 min.)

BIW before door line, 2006 April 7.
Box 5 Folder mdv_004
Scope and Contents

Installation of car doors on the Dodge Durango in the factory.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv

Frame flip and loader, 2006 May 18.
Box 5 Folder mdv_005
Scope and Contents

Video showing the construction of car frames in an assembly plant.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv

HEV hybrid project, 2007 January 7.
Box 5 Folder mdv_006
Scope and Contents

Video of employees assembling a hybrid engine.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (48:17 min.)

HEV hybrid build process, 2007 January 9.
Box 5 Folder mdv_007
Scope and Contents

An employee speaking about the engine building department of the plant, and the ways in which they build engines.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (1hr 2:36 min.)

HEV hybrid chassis overview, 2007 January 12.
Box 5 Folder mdv_008
Scope and Contents

Cover label: "HEV Build simulation overview chassis." Discussing the schedule, reducing it to 2 trucks maximum per hour in order to carefully construct each one since it is a new project. Also discussing where the different parts are going on the cars.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (26:23 min.)

1st Durango Hybrid build on line, 2007 January 18.
Box 5 Folder mdv_009
Scope and Contents

No audio. The build process is shown, specifically the engine assembly and other parts under the hood.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv

Newark Assembly Plant breaks new ground with Hybrid Electric Vehicle SOA pilots, 2007 February 5.
Box 1 Folder dvd_001
Scope and Contents

Discussing the new SOA pilots and their launch, discussing preparations for the new hybrid project, the testing procedures, and the different difficulties that they have faced along the way.

Physical Description

1 dvd (14:51 min.)

Physical Location

Removed from box and housed in SPEC Media Removals

09 Pilots, 2009.
Box 5 Folder mdv_010
Scope and Contents

Video of the interior of cars being built.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv

HEV electrical awareness overview Thomas Laymac HEV integration, undated.
Box 1 Folder dvd_002
Scope and Contents

Explanation of the electrical engine and safety precautions of the 2009 Dodge Durango.

Physical Description

1 dvd (3:29 min.)

Physical Location

Removed from box and housed in SPEC Media Removals

Paint shop (raw), undated.
Box 5 Folder mdv_011
Scope and Contents

Video showing the installation of interior parts into the Dodge Durango.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (5:20 min.)

Intermediate dial fastener, undated.
Box 5 Folder mdv_012
Scope and Contents

Video of a car inspection in a garage setting.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv

Engineers 3rd seat, undated.
Box 5 Folder mdv_013
Scope and Contents

Video of employees assembling engines.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (circa 33 min.)

Door line/install door pad 1st shift, undated.
Box 5 Folder mdv_014
Scope and Contents

Video showing employees installing door panels for cars and installing doors onto car bodies.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (20:20 min.)

Motor line 31, undated.
Box 1 Folder vhs_030
Scope and Contents

Employees working in the factory constructing car parts.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (31 min.)

Tank Roll-Off, undated.
Box 1 Folder vhs_031
Scope and Contents

Video showing the construction of Army tanks during the World Wars.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (circa 10 min.)

Chrysler -Twinsburg "A" Car Launch Q.A.T., undated.
Box 1 Folder vhs_032
Scope and Contents

Video showing the production of steel used in the production of Chrysler cars.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (15:45 min.)

LOA South Part I (orig), undated.
Box 1 Folder vhs_033
Scope and Contents

Cover label: "L.A.P. South Fri, Sat, Sun." Tests done throughout the build process of a Chrysler car.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Durango being built: edited (raw), undated.
Box 1 Folder vhs_034
Scope and Contents

Durango building video.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (8:30 min.)

Simpsons "Durango", undated.
Box 1 Folder vhs_035
Scope and Contents

Clip from an episode of the Simpsons advertising the "Canyon Arrow", a parody of the Durango.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (circa 3 min.)

A Body presentation, undated.
Box 1 Folder vhs_036
Scope and Contents

Presentation of AA Body employees about PQI.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Glass adjust (master), undated.
Box 1 Folder vhs_037
Scope and Contents

Instructional video on how to install car doors and windows.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (circa 3 min.)

Snake, rumble, roll (raw), undated.
Box 1 Folder vhs_038
Scope and Contents

"Viper footage of custom paint." Footage about the specialty paint job, showcasing a viper car.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (4:30 min.)

B/S Scrap reduction, undated.
Box 1 Folder vhs_039
Scope and Contents

Supervisor discussing his role in his department.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Car show: front of plant, undated.
Box 1 Folder vhs_040
Scope and Contents

Video showing old cars that were displayed on the front lawn of the Newark Assembly plant.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Engine Line, undated.
Box 1 Folder vhs_041
Scope and Contents

No Audio. Assembly of engines.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Test Track, undated.
Box 1 Folder vhs_042
Scope and Contents

Cars being tested at the track at the Newark Assembly plant.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Hands Across America, 1986 May 25.
Box 1 Folder vhs_043
Scope and Contents

People promoting Hands Across America by joining hands on the side of the road and singing and celebrating with one another.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Joan Patterson 6/90, 1990 June 17.
Box 1 Folder vhs_044
Scope and Contents

Cover title: "Joan Patterson Building Dedication" Film of a outdoor dedication ceremony set to music.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (circa 10 min.)

Advantage/ Larry Voula (raw), 1990 May 2.
Box 2 Folder vhs_045
Scope and Contents

Chrysler Communicator's Conference at the new education Center at Auburn Hills. Discussing Advantage Chrysler's advertising campaign. Also discussing ways to compete against Japanese car companies. New organization of the company into product focus teams. Examples of advertising where the importance of airbags are shown. Chrysler is the only manufacturer that puts airbags in every one of their cars.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (42:37 min.)

Buy American Rally, 1993 June 13.
Box 2 Folder vhs_046
Scope and Contents

Local 1183 UAW march down South College Ave. Newark, DE in support of buying American made cars.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Chairman award Bob Eaton @ CTC (master), 1994 August 24.
Box 2 Folder vhs_047
Scope and Contents

Chrysler corporation's highest award given to Bob Eaton. Speeches given honoring him.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Plant update 12/22/95 (master), 1995 December 22.
Box 2 Folder vhs_048
Scope and Contents

PQI News raw footage of them taping a segment.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Werkfilm Sindelfingen 95, circa 1995.
Box 2 Folder vhs_049
Scope and Contents

Untitled corporate film of Mercedes-Benz assembly plant in Sindlefingen, Germany. References to industrial robots, safety, laser cutting.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Nancy/Willa/Martha (master), 1996.
Box 2 Folder vhs_050
Scope and Contents

Announcement of the change in UAW Blue Cross Blue Shield Benefits program.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (circa 1 min.)

Viper man (master), circa 1996.
Box 2 Folder vhs_051
Scope and Contents

"Rich Pullon: The Viper Man" Footage of 3rd Viper Invitational at Indy 500. Transitions to news segment about Chrysler's presence in the Asian market. Analysis of Chrysler car performance.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Democratic Ralley (tape 1) raw, 1996 September.
Box 2 Folder vhs_052
Scope and Contents

Rally for the Democratic candidates at the UAW local 435 hall, supported by the unions of Delaware.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Labor of love ralley (copy), 1996 October 29.
Box 2 Folder vhs_053
Scope and Contents

Rally for the Democratic candidates at the UAW local 435 hall, supported by the unions of Delaware.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Democratic Ralley (tape 2), 1996 October 29.
Box 2 Folder vhs_054
Scope and Contents

Continuation of the Labor of Love Ralley. Ralley for the Democratic candidates at the UAW local 435 hall, supported by the unions of Delaware.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Newark assembly employee video, 1997 February.
Box 2 Folder vhs_055
Scope and Contents

Autoshow in Detroit to unveil Durango. Investing in new equipment in Newark Assembly in order to make the new Durango model.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (8:59 min.)

Russ Milam, 1997 March.
Box 2 Folder vhs_056
Scope and Contents

Russ Milam, Quality Information Systems Manager, speaking about the rate of improvement of Chrysler cars.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (3 min.)

Toledo Jeep Assembly: Fitness Center Promo, 1998 June 29.
Box 2 Folder vhs_057
Scope and Contents

Video showing employees working out.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (2:30 min.)

1999 Hawg Run, 1999.
Box 2 Folder vhs_058
Scope and Contents

Video of a motorcycle drive and convention that starts out at the Newark Assembly Plant.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (10 min.)

Jurgen E. Schrempp Statement, 1999 May 5.
Box 2 Folder vhs_059
Scope and Contents

Jurgen Schrempp congratulating the employees on PQI and the new partnership. He is encouraging further success at Chrysler.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Newark Black History Month celebration, 2003 March 3.
Box 2 Folder vhs_060
Scope and Contents

Profile of Elijah McCoy, a black automotive engineer for Chrysler.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (1 min.)

Benchmark Teams, 2004 May.
Box 5 Folder mdv_015
Scope and Contents

Presentation about safety and teamwork. DAMAGED.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv

Roger W, 2004 March 13.
Box 5 Folder mdv_016
Scope and Contents

Employee talking about machinery and ways to oversee equipment to see if machinery is in proper shape, or are in need of repairs and to make sure the cars are built without defects.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (25:50 min.)

1st shift team of year for 2005, 2005 January 6.
Box 5 Folder mdv_017
Scope and Contents

Video of a Mexican themed party for employees, celebrating all the hard work that the employees of the plant have been doing.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (33:52 min.)

NAP Smart manf tool standardized work, 2005 November 7.
Box 5 Folder mdv_018
Scope and Contents

Video of Frank and Bryan talking about consolidating and standardizing employee work space.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (1:15 min.)

Town Hall Frank Ewasyshyn, 2006 March 21.
Box 5 Folder mdv_019
Scope and Contents

"Teamwork makes the dream work" is the motto to the town hall meeting. The executive vice president of manufacturing for Chrysler is addressing the group. He is talking about the future of Chrysler and how to keep up with her competitors.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv

Smart Line employees speak 3/31/06 Wayne Wilson, 2006 March 31.
Box 5 Folder mdv_020
Scope and Contents

Interviews of employees talking about the Smart Line, and their experience rotating through other jobs, as well as having someone on call for assistance while they're working.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (4:50 min.)

1st shift material team of Month, 2006.
Box 5 Folder mdv_021
Physical Description

1 mini-dv

Fish good bye, 2007 January 31.
Box 5 Folder mdv_022
Scope and Contents

Jim Fish addressing members of the UAW 1183 saying that he has been appointed to the International Union, and he will have the opportunity to address the problems of the local UAW at the highest level.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (3:50 min.)

Retirement, 2007 March 1.
Box 5 Folder mdv_023
Scope and Contents

Joe is talking about the demolition of the plant and separation packages. He is also offering retirement packages with incentive money as well. If employees choose for the separation package then they will also receive incentive money as well and a future pension.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv

Diversity awareness video, 2004 September 20.
Box 2 Folder vhs_61
Scope and Contents

Video talking about the importance of diversity in the workforce.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (7:27 min.)

Plant Manager, 2007 June 19.
Box 5 Folder mdv_024
Scope and Contents

No visual. New products and launches at the Newark Assembly plant are being discussed.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv

Our people, our strength open house, 2007 June 23.
Box 2 Folder vhs_062
Scope and Contents

Slideshow of employees working in the factory.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (20.06 min.)

Joe Ozdowy, 2007 August 1.
Box 5 Folder mdv_025
Scope and Contents

Joe Ozdowy summarizes the 2007 model year. He continues that the objective of the plant should be safety. He also compliments the employees on their moral, especially during this time when they have begun rotating jobs.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (circa 11 min.)

March of Dimes, 2007.
Box 2 Folder vhs_063
Scope and Contents

The UAW President made a video to encourage fundraising for premature children, through the March of Dimes Foundation.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Joe and Mac Xmas 07, 2007.
Box 5 Folder mdv_026
Scope and Contents

Video discussing the possibility of the plant closing in 2009. Joe and Mac are wishing their employees a merry christmas and a happy new year. They are encouraging their employees to remain optimistic about the possibility of the plant closing. Newark Assembly is doing a great job according to Joe and Mac and they believe that corporate can see this too.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (4:01 min.)

March of dimes march for babies, 2008 April 9.
Box 5 Folder mdv_027
Scope and Contents

People giving speeches about the march of dimes march for babies, discussing children with disabilities.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (13:12 min.)

Joe Ozdowy, 2008 October 21.
Box 2 Folder vhs_064
Scope and Contents

Joe Ozdowy talking about working in the Newark Assembly Plant, how many employees are leaving and they're bringing in supplemental workers

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Mr Hiller, undated.
Box 2 Folder vhs_065
Scope and Contents

Physical Description

1 videocassette

United way plant manager executive vice president United Way Michelle Taylor, Mack president UAW 1183, undated.
Box 2 Folder vhs_066
Scope and Contents

Plant announcement with the Plant Manager, Executive Vice President of United Way Delaware Chapter, and President UAW Local 1183.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

United Way (retirees, A-body stamping), undated.
Box 2 Folder vhs_067
Scope and Contents

Showing workers going to an Eagles game and bringing back Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders to the Newark Assembly Plant.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Teleduction- Van John Strg Col- Com Team Prest., undated.
Box 2 Folder vhs_068
Scope and Contents

The construction of the Daimler-Chrysler Plant in Newark, DE.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (ca. 3 min.)

Block party (edited), undated.
Box 2 Folder vhs_069
Scope and Contents

Region 8 Training Center block party.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (2:40 min.)

Laskowski statement, undated.
Box 2 Folder vhs_070
Scope and Contents

UAW Vice President Jack Laskowski speaking about the Newark Assembly Plant during his visit.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Jack Laskowski tribute, undated.
Box 2 Folder vhs_071
Scope and Contents

Retirement tribute.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

People 1st 2nd: A-body, undated.
Box 2 Folder vhs_072
Scope and Contents

Video of employees working in a factory and interacting with each other.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (36:25 min.)

John Nash 5's, undated.
Box 2 Folder vhs_073
Scope and Contents

Interview with employees about the 5 S's: sift, sort, sweep, sanitize, and sustain.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

John Nash COS (master), undated.
Box 2 Folder vhs_074
Scope and Contents

John Nash interviews employees about the new Chrysler COS system.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (circa 5 min.)

Golden age of American auto, undated.
Box 2 Folder vhs_075
Scope and Contents

Video on the history of Lincoln Car Company.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Xmas 1 (B shift) Raw, undated.
Box 2 Folder vhs_076
Scope and Contents

Employees wishing people a happy holidays.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Orphans (master), undated.
Box 2 Folder vhs_077
Scope and Contents

Video showing how Local 1183 Women's committee used they money they raised for charity to spend a day with orphans. A Christmas celebration was made for young orphans. The video promoted donating to charity.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Ron Huff (master), undated.
Box 2 Folder vhs_078
Scope and Contents

Ron Huff discussing the damage that can happen during the build process to cars and how to prevent that damage.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (4:05 min.)

Denny's Speech's (master), undated.
Box 2 Folder vhs_079
Scope and Contents

"Keeping You Informed." Management informing the employees that there will be a "down week" due to slumping sales.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (3:13 min.)

Jim Kirsch COS, undated.
Box 2 Folder vhs_080
Scope and Contents

Continuous improvement workshop led by Jim Kirsch to improve quality, work-in process, productivity, technician's work station, floor space utilization.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Newark Tank Plant 1952, 1952 July 1.
Box 2 Folder vhs_081
Scope and Contents

Showing Patton 48 tank as first presented to the US Army by the Chrysler Corporation at the Delaware Tank Plant. History of the tank plant in Newark, one of the leading producers of tanks for the WWII effort.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Power logic module presentation, 1986 September 4.
Box 2 Folder vhs_082
Scope and Contents

A description of the power & logic module system.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

United Way Kickoff 1989, 1989.
Box 2 Folder vhs_083
Physical Description

1 videocassette

NTC career day, 1989.
Box 2 Folder vhs_084
Scope and Contents

Career day celebrations, employees with their families.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Marc Stepp confer (raw), 1989 February 28.
Box 2 Folder vhs_085
Scope and Contents

"MOA conference, St. Petersburg, Florida Window time coded tape 8."

Physical Description

1 videocassette (30 min.)

Pittston, 1989 September 8-10.
Box 2 Folder vhs_086
Scope and Contents

A video about the United Mine Workers going on strike against the Pittston Coal Company in 1989. Division 1A of the UAW joins in on a car convoy to show solidarity of United Mine Workers in order for them to receive better benefits.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Youth Conference Bryan/ Sam L., 1989 October 8.
Box 2 Folder vhs_087
Scope and Contents

Youth Conference at Glasgow Highschool in Glasgow, Delaware. Video discussing issues that teenagers deal with, examples: weight gain, date rape, suicide, etc.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Advantage Newark, circa 1990.
Box 2 Folder vhs_088
Scope and Contents

The video begins with a Chrysler Advantage commercial, followed by a video about the Newark Assembly Plant and its role in producing the Spirit and Acclaim (cars) that exceed customer expectation. The third video is of the 1991 product year launch at the Newark plant.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (8:35 min.)

Body shop people 2nd shift: 3/19/90, 1990 March 19.
Box 2 Folder vhs_089
Scope and Contents

Video showing employees at work in the paint area of the plant.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

1. Advantage Newark 1:30 2. E.A.P. Commercial 5:04 3. Installation of Officers, circa 1993.
Box 3 Folder vhs_090
Scope and Contents

Local 1183 UAW initiating their Executive Officers for the 1993-1994 term.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (6:34 min.)

Newark's 1994 Launch (Mel's narration), 1994.
Box 3 Folder vhs_091
Scope and Contents

Video showing employees working in the plant and sitting in on meetings.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

SPC ed fields (raw), 1995.
Box 3 Folder vhs_092
Scope and Contents

Interview of employees about SPC, none of the employees are familiar with it.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Newark high (raw), 1995 May 12.
Box 3 Folder vhs_093
Scope and Contents

Cover label:"Newark High School." Video showing students and Chrysler employees interacting with one another at the Newark Library.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

In System Damage (master), 1995 September 15.
Box 3 Folder vhs_094
Scope and Contents

Video stating the concerns of car quality and how they can compare cars against one another and companies against one another. Statistics on J.D. Power surveys. They assess the number of problems per 100 cars built.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Cen Chrysler history, 1996 March 26.
Box 3 Folder vhs_095
Scope and Contents

Cover title: "Chrysler history I, Chrysler history II." Slides reviewing upcoming events on the Chrysler Employee Network. History of the Chrysler Corporation beginning with its foundation by Walter Chrysler.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

NAFTA- Eye Witness, 1997 November.
Box 3 Folder vhs_096
Scope and Contents

UAW Local 624. Discussing Mexican employees and exporting jobs to Mexico. Low hourly pay compared to American workers is discussed. There are also nature scenes.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Technology press conference, 1998 January 6.
Box 3 Folder vhs_097
Scope and Contents

Chrysler Hybrid press conference at the North American International auto show in Detroit, Michigan. Done through a game show based upon questions about Chrysler manufacturing.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

UAW/Chrysler 1998 annual meeting: annual meeting highlights, 1998 February 23.
Box 3 Folder vhs_098
Scope and Contents

Conference discussing the benefits of the partnership between the United Auto Workers and Chrysler.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (48 min.)

Open house, 1998 June.
Box 3 Folder vhs_099
Scope and Contents

Newark Assembly open house. First segment (5 min.): Employees touring the plant with their families. Second Segment (5 min.): Same as first segment.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (10 min.)

Town Hall 1st Shift Edit, 1998 October.
Box 3 Folder vhs_100
Scope and Contents

Celebrating the production of the 7th million car at the Newark Assembly Plant.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Mopar's Best/Mopar Open House, 1998 October 4.
Box 3 Folder vhs_101
Scope and Contents

Cover label:"Celebrating our 50th Anniversary." Montage of employees at the Chrysler plant, set to music.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Day one coverage, 1999 February 22.
Box 3 Folder vhs_102
Scope and Contents

Troy, Michigan. Merger of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler. Explaining benefits of merger to employees of both companies. Speeches by the CEO of Chrysler (Robert Eaton) and the CEO of Daimler-Benz (Jurgen Schrempp).

Physical Description

1 videocassette (1hr 11 min.)

Communicators conference breakout teams video, 1999 May 3.
Box 3 Folder vhs_103
Scope and Contents

Exaggerated sketches comparing life before PQI with life today. Video 1 of 3.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (31:30 min.)

Communicators conference breakout teams video, 1999 May 3.
Box 3 Folder vhs_104
Scope and Contents

Exaggerated sketches comparing life before PQI with life today. Video 2 of 3.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Communicators conference breakout teams video, 1999 May 3.
Box 3 Folder vhs_105
Scope and Contents

Exaggerated sketches comparing life before PQI with life today. Video 3 of 3.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (31:30 min.)

MOA teams of month, 2005 November.
Box 5 Folder mdv_028
Scope and Contents

Employee meeting giving recognition to outstanding employees and congratulating them on their hard work.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (25:30 min.)

Plant Mang. Town hall BIW 2nd, 2006 August 2.
Box 5 Folder mdv_029
Scope and Contents

Meeting discussing new management at the Newark Assembly Plant, also discussing plans for the year, improvements to the plant, making new products etc.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (10:45 min.)

Assembly town hall plant manager, 2006 August 4.
Box 5 Folder mdv_030
Scope and Contents

Employee meeting at the Newark Assembly Plant discussing new management and policies for the plant as well as having a question and answer session with employees.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (21:20 min.)

Health care UAW/Rodney-square, 2006.
Box 5 Folder mdv_031
Scope and Contents

Health care ralley made up of UAW members, giving speeches and chanting. Talking about the need for health care for all UAW members.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv

BIW smart before, 2006 March 6.
Box 5 Folder mdv_032
Scope and Contents

Video fo employees operating machinery and constructing bumpers and other car parts. Switches to a video of a man lecturing employees on how to save for their retirement funds, make investments etc.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (46:44 min.)

BIW town hall Plant Management, 2006 July 6.
Box 5 Folder mdv_033
Scope and Contents

Question and answer session with Joe Ozdowy to employees, he discussed his previous experience as a plant manager.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv

TPM Eng Pan Before 12/12, 2006 December 13.
Box 5 Folder mdv_034
Scope and Contents

An employee meeting. Next the video moves to the plant floor where we see the Durango being built.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (10:56 min.)

Black History Moments, 2007 February.
Box 3 Folder vhs_106
Scope and Contents

Newark Assembly plant black employees are presenting black history moments. Famous quotes by black Americans are being recited.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (circa 2 min.)

UAW DaimlerChrysler NTC worker's Memorial Day 2007, 2007 April 28.
Box 3 Folder vhs_107
Scope and Contents

Slideshow of Chrysler employees who died while serving the armed forces.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (10:30 min.)

Closure Announcement, 2008 October 23.
Box 5 Folder mdv_035
Scope and Contents

Joe reads an official press release from the Chrysler corporation that informs the employees of the Newark Assembly plant that the plant is closing. Joe is answering questions from the employees after the announcement.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (14:12 min.)

Plant History, 2008 November 18.
Box 3 Folder vhs_108
Scope and Contents

A history of the Chrysler Assembly plant in Newark, DE.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

BIW Weld Certification, 2009 January 19.
Box 5 Folder mdv_036
Scope and Contents

An explanation of the tools used during the build process. This ensures the safety of the product.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (10:43 min.)

Bryan Green point BIW, undated.
Box 5 Folder mdv_037
Scope and Contents

Celebrating the teams of the month in the Newark Assembly plant. Groups of employees walking around the factory, posing in front of the machinery and taking pictures.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (31:44 min.)

Lap of America, undated.
Box 3 Folder vhs_109
Scope and Contents

Cover label:"Newark- Teleduction Building 'A' Future Lap of America." Capture the spirit of Chrysler through a cross country drive.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (circa 10 min.)

Blacked Weld Audit Recognition (edited), undated.
Box 3 Folder vhs_110
Scope and Contents

Recognition of workers and their maintenance of a successful weld average of 22 points. Also a repeat of the UAW caravan to support the United Mine Workers.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Safety in the plant (master), undated.
Box 3 Folder vhs_111
Scope and Contents

Cover Label:"1. Pedestrian Safety 2. A.G.V. Safety." Explanation of the New Automatic Guided Vehicle System at the Newark Assembly Plant.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (5:15 min.)

Forward from the past, undated.
Box 3 Folder vhs_112
Scope and Contents

"Part II" Video discussing the history of Chrysler cars, starting from the first ever Chrysler motor car at the Chicago World Expo. Highlights old features such as safety glass, and tires.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

PQI news (master), undated.
Box 3 Folder vhs_113
Scope and Contents

Presentation announcing new updates and modifications to the Newark Assembly plant. Also discussing employee payment.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

We make our own history, undated.
Box 3 Folder vhs_114
Scope and Contents

Cover label: "NTC tape about Chrysler and UAW History"

Physical Description

1 videocassette (32 min.)

Old Chrysler cars: 1920-1980, undated.
Box 3 Folder vhs_115
Scope and Contents

A history of Chrysler cars produced from 1920 to 1980. Focus on Town & Country and the 300 series cars.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (circa 20 min.)

Job operations, undated.
Box 3 Folder vhs_116
Scope and Contents

Video showing employees at work. Specifically finishing up the final construction phases of the vehicles.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Cushion room, undated.
Box 3 Folder vhs_117
Scope and Contents

Videotape of inside the room where cushions are made at the assembly plant. Video shows how seat cushions are constructed.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Newark History (X. N. G.), undated.
Box 3 Folder vhs_118
Scope and Contents

Cover label: "DE History, Newark Assy history Abody, etc Tearout New Paint Bldg." A video on the history of the state of Delaware and how the Newark Chrysler Assembly plant has played an important role in the state's history.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (9:15 min.)

NTC special, undated.
Box 3 Folder vhs_119
Scope and Contents

Slides from the Chrysler Employee Network, showing weather, financial reports, and Chrysler trivia.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Newark access control system (master), undated.
Box 3 Folder vhs_120
Scope and Contents

Security process for entering the Newark Assembly plant as an employee.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (2:40 min.)

Beuna Vista (master), undated.
Box 3 Folder vhs_121
Scope and Contents

Delaware's first Green Industries award presented to UAW and JJ Johnston. The joint initiative encourages recycling of materials.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Senator Biden visit: Keeping government officials informed (master), undated.
Box 3 Folder vhs_122
Scope and Contents

Senator Biden comes to visit the Newark Assembly plant. He had personal meetings with every department. Senator Biden has been a supporter of the car industry for a long time.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Delaware Area orientation Tape, undated.
Box 3 Folder vhs_123
Scope and Contents

Video showing the importance of the state of Delaware. Clips showing important areas of the state.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (11:00 min.)

N.T.C. Conference November 27, 1988 Tape 2, 1988 November 27.
Box 3 Folder vhs_124
Scope and Contents

The annual National Training Conference Meeting at the UAW Chrysler National Training Center.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (48 min.)

MOA Kick Off Ceremonies (left camera) Hiller, 1988 February 5.
Box 3 Folder vhs_125
Scope and Contents

Modern Operating Agreement meeting with Hiller speaking.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Chrysler 3rd annual quality meeting June 1, 1988 Marc Stepp, 1988 June 1.
Box 3 Folder vhs_126
Scope and Contents

Marc Stepp Vice President International Union, UAW and Director of Chrysler Department. Discusses the 8 year anniversary of the commitment to product quality and improvement.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (20 min.)

NTC dedication, 1990 June 16.
Box 3 Folder vhs_127
Scope and Contents

Dedication of the Chrysler National Training Center. Celebration with Chrysler employees and their families. Different activities available to participate in during the opening of the National Training Center.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

PQI Progress, 1990.
Box 3 Folder vhs_128
Scope and Contents

Video about customer satisfaction and how employees can achieve it. Also addresses how quality should be determined by customer satisfaction, as opposed to number of few things gone wrong. Discusses increased competition from foreign auto companies, specifically those from Japan.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (11:35 min.)

Improving our image: Jerry's narration, 1992 March 9.
Box 3 Folder vhs_129
Scope and Contents

Video about Chrysler focusing on improving their image, starting in elementary schools. Employees present video about the assembly plant to the students.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (3:34 min.)

QT Master, 1994 October 7.
Box 3 Folder vhs_130
Scope and Contents

Questions asked and answered by employees during "Q-Time."

Physical Description

1 videocassette (ca. 5 min.)

PQI Winter Con. 1994, 1994.
Box 3 Folder vhs_131
Scope and Contents

Cover label: "Joint UAW/Chrysler PQI Partnership Winter '94 General Conference PQI breakthrough planning-D.K. Pawley." Conference discussing things such as how to add value to the market without adding cost to the customer.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (20 min.)

PQI Partnership Winter 94, 1994.
Box 3 Folder vhs_132
Scope and Contents

Cover label: "Joint UAW/Chrysler PQI Partnership Winter '94 General Conference PQI. Conference Highlights." Continuation of the PQI Winter 1994 Conference. The video is focusing on the improvements that Chrysler and PQI can made.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (20 min.)

Ron Huff SPC: A-shift (raw), 1995.
Box 3 Folder vhs_133
Scope and Contents

"Operating Tips: 1995 Chrysler LeBaron convertible." Interviewing employees at the Newark Assembly about the advantages of SPC (Specialty Product Company).

Physical Description

1 videocassette

PQI Partnership 1995 Progress Report, 1995.
Box 4 Folder vhs_134
Scope and Contents

Dennis Pawley, Executive V.P. of manufacturing and Jack Laskowski, UAW President talking about the partnership of PQI and UAW. (Audio cuts out half way through)

Physical Description

1 videocassette (17:00 min.)

UAW/CAT Support (master), 1995 February 6.
Box 4 Folder vhs_135
Scope and Contents

Strike with CAT workers and the methods taken to restore workers back to their positions.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (6:30 min.)

CEN Head end Instructional Video, 1995 March 21.
Box 4 Folder vhs_136
Scope and Contents

Video showing how to use the CLI Spectrum Saver and VCR.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (18:06 min.)

PQI History Train. 96, 1996.
Box 4 Folder vhs_137
Scope and Contents

Conference about the partnership of Chrysler and the UAW. Also discussing the history of PQI.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

MOA annual meeting (raw), 1996 January 1.
Box 4 Folder vhs_138
Scope and Contents

Modern operating agreement meeting reviewing the goals for the upcoming year.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Pawley PQI, 1996 March.
Box 4 Folder vhs_139
Scope and Contents

PQI conference on Chrysler operating system (puppet conveying message).

Physical Description

1 videocassette

PQI Orlando conf. 96, 1996 March 3-4.
Box 4 Folder vhs_140
Scope and Contents

"1996 PQI Orlando Conference." Conference on improving the quality of Chrysler products.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (29:20 min.)

J.D. Power Update (master), 1996 May 23.
Box 4 Folder vhs_141
Scope and Contents

J.D. Power and Associate survey that ranks Chrysler as improving. The video said that the Newark Assembly plant improved by 21%. The Newark Assembly was the second best plant in the Chrysler company. The video says that the Newark Assembly still needs to improve however.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

PQI conf/Pawley 97, 1997.
Box 4 Folder vhs_142
Scope and Contents

"1997 PQI National Conference Dennis Pawley COS Presentation." Conference on improving quality and efficiency.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

COS at Toledo Assembly, 1997 August 7.
Box 4 Folder vhs_143
Scope and Contents

Inside look at Chrysler manufacturing. Interview with Dennis Pawley, Executive Vice President of manufacturing. He discusses the Toledo, Ohio, plant, the oldest facility in the Chrysler family, and how the COS program works there.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (5:00 min.)

CEN Opening Highlights, 1998 February 23.
Box 4 Folder vhs_144
Scope and Contents

Cover label: "UAW/Chrysler 1998 Annual Meeting Opening Ceremony Highlights."

Physical Description

1 videocassette (45:00 min.)

Toledo Jeep Assembly: "XI Best Local Newscast", 1998 June 30.
Box 4 Folder vhs_145
Scope and Contents

Information given for an upcoming election in the UAW on positions such as chairman and delegates to convention. Information given about leasing/buying Chrysler cars as employees. The UAW and Chrysler are trying to achieve change through education. Highlights the competition from foreign companies.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (23:00 min.)

Social Security summit, circa 1999.
Box 4 Folder vhs_146
Scope and Contents

UAW local 1183 conference discussing Social Security and the benefits of the program to workers. Encourages workers to keep track of their Social Security.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

First Response Safety Talk, 2003 February 27.
Box 4 Folder vhs_147
Scope and Contents

Video on how to properly clean up spills in the workplace.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

MOA teams March 06 1-—4 +2e-4a, 2006 March.
Box 5 Folder mdv_038
Scope and Contents

MOA team of the month meeting celebrating employee achievements, discussing what employees need to keep doing to make the plant successful, keeping up their good work ethic.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (26:55 min.)

Town hall, 2006 March.
Box 5 Folder mdv_039
Scope and Contents

Conference discussing the tough competition that Chrysler faces and the need to attract more customers. Discussing centering efforts around enhancing product and customer experience.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (37:34 min.)

UAW Area Women's Council Meeting DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, 2006 June 23.
Box 5 Folder mdv_040
Scope and Contents

Senator Joe Biden speaking to the local 1183 UAW chapter about hard work and the efforts of the employees matter. The Vice President of the UAW spoke, along with other officials. They were encouraging their employees to continue their hard work.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (58:12 min.)

Paint townhall, 2006 July 28.
Box 5 Folder mdv_041
Scope and Contents

Joe Ozdowy talking about his experience in Beijing, China and introducing himself to plant employees.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (24:14 min.)

Plant manager opens core video, 2007.
Box 1 Folder dvd_003
Scope and Contents

Joe Ozdowy discussing the problems that the plant has had in 2005, 2006, and now in 2007 the problems that it is going to face. It is interspersed with car commercials as well as videos of German Daimler Chrysler executives talking about the passion that Chrysler has for its products.

Physical Description

1 dvd (22:55 min.)

Physical Location

Removed from box and housed in SPEC Media Removals

Joe Ozdowy plant manager addresses employees at NAP, video of core commitment to excellence, 2007 January 23.
Folder vhs_148
Scope and Contents

Joe Ozdowy addresses the employees on the future of the plant. He is encouraging employees to be excited about the future in Newark and about the plants future. It is an optimistic message offering hope to his employees. Also has commercials displaying the ingenuity of the Daimler-Chrysler company.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (circa 25 min.)

Plant manager Union President addresses the plant, 2007 February 14.
Folder vhs_149
Scope and Contents

President Richard McDonaugh and Joe Ozdowy addressing layoffs and saying that budget cuts are necessary within the next two years. The plant will also be increasing their car production specifically the development of trucks.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Announcement from plant manager Joe Ozdowy, 2007 February 19.
Folder vhs_150
Scope and Contents

Announcement from Joe Ozdowy encouraging an upbeat attitude from the employees about Chrysler being bought by General Motors and the closing of the plant in general. Retirement and separation packages will be given. Joe states that employees who lose their jobs will be placed into a job bank.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (circa 15 min.)

Plant manager speech, 2007 March 1.
Folder vhs_151
Scope and Contents

Joe addresses separation packages, plant leveling, rumors circulating and finally the plants future. Separation packages for hourly employees. He wants Newark to be taken seriously as a plant again and wants to scoop up any excess work from other plants.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (circa 15 min.)

Plant manager, 2008.
Box 5 Folder mdv_042
Scope and Contents

Mr. Ozdowy talking about the future of the plant, talking about the importance of keeping up appearances and continuing building cars until its closure in order to keep attracting prospective buyers. Letting employees know that the Chrysler Corporation will soon be advertising the sale of the plant, and not to be upset about it.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv (5:17 min.)

Town Hall, 2008 August 18.
Box 5 Folder mdv_043
Scope and Contents

The plant had not been producing cars for 8 weeks and this was the first day back producing cars. Joe is going over how safety is extremely important especially after being off the job for so long.

Physical Description

1 mini-dv

Union History, undated.
Box 4 Folder vhs_152
Scope and Contents

Local 1183 UAW meeting promoting the importance of unions.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Catapiler, undated.
Box 4 Folder vhs_153
Scope and Contents

UAW workers loading a Uhaul with food items. The workers take the food to be donated.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Original Florida Presentation, undated.
Box 4 Folder vhs_154
Scope and Contents

Stamping action team. Teams are chosen to discover problems within the different Chrysler plants and then fix these problems.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Union History, undated.
Box 4 Folder vhs_155
Scope and Contents

People narrate their personal experiences in regards to unions, specifically the UAW.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Union History Center Camera, undated.
Box 4 Folder vhs_156
Scope and Contents

A video taken at a UAW union meeting.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Final Offer (landmines , undated.
Box 4 Folder vhs_157
Scope and Contents

Caterpillar and UAW attempting to make a contract that includes acceptable health care benefits and to avoid paycuts for the workers. Many workers have suffered from poor health insurance coverage and pay cuts.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Hodson school (raw), undated.
Box 4 Folder vhs_158
Scope and Contents

Chrysler plant donating parts to the Hodson Technical School.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Ground breaking ceremony for #1183 training center (front camera), undated.
Box 4 Folder vhs_159
Scope and Contents

UAW Region 8 Chrysler Training Center commemorating people and their contribution to the Training Center.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

UAW-DaimlerChrysler employee assistance program awareness day, undated.
Box 4 Folder vhs_160
Scope and Contents

Video helping employees address and deal with personal problems such as alcoholism.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (60 min.)

UAW-DaimlerChrysler National Training Center family resource and referral, undated.
Box 4 Folder vhs_161
Scope and Contents

Helping employees through the Work Life Benefits Program, assist in bridging the gap between work and life.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (9:30 min.)

Don Cordell Absenteeism (raw), undated.
Box 4 Folder vhs_162
Scope and Contents

Jim Wolfe and Mr. Beckett are taping a video for Newark employees addressing the issues with absentees.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

The Team Is One…, undated.
Box 4 Folder vhs_163
Scope and Contents

The story of Newark Assembly producing a new Sport Utility Vehicle. The production saved the plant from closing. A team was put together to achieve a flawless creation and launch of the Dodge Durango. Interview of the team about what they did.

Physical Description

1 videocassette

Huntsville (raw), undated.
Box 4 Folder vhs_164
Scope and Contents

A training video about the Huntsville tester. This tests that the proper installation of lighting, computers and electric system occurred. The video goes through how to use all of the machinery needed for this test.

Physical Description

1 videocassette (46:43 min.)

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