Dave Matthews:
CLASS OF 1968
Willow Run High SchoolClass of 1968
Ypsilanti, MI
Dave's Story
Life
Married Edie Fleming (class of 68). We have two children Scot and Kelly both graduated from Willow Run. Kelly is working full time while attending Eastern Michigan, where she is studying to be a teacher, Scot is employed by Ford Motor Co. Retirement did not set well with Edie and after two years she went back to work.
We now have two Grandson's Bryce Matthews born October 10, 2006 and Brady Knapp born September 12, 2007. Being Grandparents is the best thing in the world, and we try to enjoy every minute with them.
Workplace
I started at Ford Motor Co. and worked on the shop floor for many years. I got interested in Union work after my kids were older and I could put in more hours. I was first elected in 1997 and was the...Expand for more
n elected as the National Ford Delegate during the 1999 contract negoiations. I was elected to serve our membership as part of the Bargaining Committee in 2000 and again in 2003. I led our plant in negotiations this summer (2003) and feel we got a very good contract. This job is very stressful at time's but I really love my job. I hope everyone that is still working can say the same.
After 38 years, the last 10 working for the UAW, I will retire on August 1, 2006. It has been a good time at work and I enjoyed my job, but it is time to move on to the next chapter. Edie and myself are expecting our first grandchild in October. This is something we both have been waiting for.
2001 We now have 4 Grandchildren and are enjoying life.
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