Right now I've got nine interviews finished. Most of the interviewees have had at least thirty years of time in the trade and/or the union itself. That makes for over 270 years of work experience.
I have been very impressed by the detail and accuracy of the interviews. Of course, a lot has been forgotten since some of these folks worked at San Onofre--which for many was a generation ago. Some are still working out there, building or rebuilding the plant. One of these days I hope to get down the coast to see the place myself. For all the listening and typing I've been doing, San Onofre is still just a couple of concrete lumps beside the freeway to San Diego.
M. McGrorty
This weblog is for participants in a project whose goal is to record the oral histories of the United Association workers who built the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
San Onofre Workers
If you worked on the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in any UA classification during the construction phases of any of the units, or if you worked for any of the contractors or the utility, we invite you to participate in this project. We are recording and transcribing interviews now and would be happy to include your voice. We intend to compile as many interviews as possible for this project, and then create a written product--a research paper or perhaps a book on the subject. All participants will receive a transcript of their interview and, depending on the end product, may find themselves appearing in print. If you wish to sign on to this enterprise, please contact Michael McGrorty, email backwage@aol.com.
About Me
- Michael McGrorty
- I have worked with, for and around trade unions for many years.