24

Posted by stephens on Jul 21, 2010 in Events | 0 comments

Most days these days, I feel like Jack Bauer. You know what I mean. One long day of everyone gunning for you. Today marks the 24th anniversary of my first day on the UAW / GM Die Engineering Apprenticeship Program. 24. It has been a good ride overall. I am proud of what I have accomplished in this business. More so, I am grateful for the respect and recognition...

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Posted by stephens on May 21, 2009 in About, Tips & Techniques | 1 comment

There was a Fisher Body die engineering journeyman that retired about 20 years ago. His name was Joe Bono. During his retirement dinner speech, he talked quite a bit about respect. Respect to him, was more important than money. His advice to us apprentices at the time was to earn the respect of those in the die and stamping business and the money and...

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