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Aerospace workers drift between plants chasing scarce space program work
Thousands of aerospace employees move from plant to plant seeking the big shuttle contracts. George Fischer, a veteran Southern California technician, explains the itinerant life as the industry fights layoffs after Grumman, McDonnell Douglas, and Lockheed lose shuttle work while North American Rockwell gains the $2.6 billion prize. Firms diversify to survive and offer fringe benefits and retraining as layoffs rise, with many workers facing years of job insecurity and possible rehire.
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