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Cancer / Auto Workers #516000

NBC Evening News for Wednesday, Mar 04, 1981
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(Studio) UAW (United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America) study of death causes of auto workers noted. Startling cancer rate said found. Flint, Michigan, General Motors Corporation plant cited.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(Flint, Michigan) Lung cancer patient Art Schlitter's case examined. Pictures shown. Metal dust said possible cause. [SCHLITTER - talks of work conditions.] High lung cancer rate at Flint plant said continuing. [UAW pres. Doug. FRASER - speaks of concerns.] Cancer-causing agents said now bargaining issue. [Dr. Robert WEINCEK - calls Fraser expectations unreasonable.] UAW (United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America) said chging. Reagan administration relaxing government safety restrictions, so union assumes role. Case of Joseph Yukari victim of lung cancer, cited. [Mrs. YUKARI - talks of risk to her in her job at GM plant.]
REPORTER: Jim Cummins

Reporter(s):
Chancellor, John;
Cummins, Jim
Duration:
00:02:20

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