I Saw It Coming : Worker Narratives of Plant Closings and Job Loss

In this book, workers displaced by plant closings in Louisville, Kentucky tell their stories, emphasizing their agency, demanding respect for their skill, casting judgment on business and government for not showing that respect, and revealing a sense of alienation resulting from violation of their values and trust. Front Matter....Pages i-xi Introduction....Pages 1-12 “This Plant’s Going to Be There Forever”....Pages 13-33 “The Dangers of Some of the Jobs Was Unreal”....Pages 35-60 “I Knew That Factory Wasn’t Going to Last”....Pages 61-96 “I Was Overjoyed, I Was Sad, I Was Hurt”....Pages 97-135 “There’s No Such Thing as Job Security Anymore”....Pages 137-153 Conclusion....Pages 155-162 Back Matter....Pages 163-185