A special report on the resurgence of the Detroit auto industry using the Chrysler Jeep plant at Jefferson North as a focal point. The report centers on the characters behind the plant and the new technology it is using for manufacturing cars, while also looking at the economic desperation of the neighborhood in which the Jeep plant sits.
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INTRODUCTION
How U.S. Workers Rebuilt an Industry vii
CHAPTER 1
Buckle Up: The Potholes Stay Where They Are 1
CHAPTER 2
Off-Road: The SUV's Ride from Peak to Valley 7
CHAPTER 3
Recalculating: Failed Talks and an Italian Wedding 11
CHAPTER 4
Rearview: Obstacles Closer Than They Appear 17
CHAPTER 5
Done Dealership: Collateral Damage to a War Hero 21
CHAPTER 6
Idling: Father and Son Live Through Layoffs 25
CHAPTER 7
Recall: Insourcing Workers from Detroit 29
CHAPTER 8
Trim: Moving the Assembly Line Outside 33
CHAPTER 9
High Gear: A New Jeep Every Minute 39
CHAPTER 10
Differential: The Divide over Wages 45
CHAPTER 11
Ignition: "Isn't That What America Is All About?" 51
Post-Crash Site: Five Scenes of a New Life 55
Index 63