And young Michigan residents, though in smaller numbers than before, continue to follow relatives into jobs at the auto plants. Her overnight shift helping to build Ford Broncos is physically demanding, she said, and it pays just enough to cover her bills. From her place on the picket line this week, she said she hoped the work stoppage would lead to improvements. “I think everything is going to work, we’re going to get what we deserve,” Ms. Brown said. Still, she said, “I wonder how long this strike is going to be, how long they’re going to wait.”

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Persons: ”, Tyler Theile, Detroit’s N.B.A, Heaven Brown, Ms, Brown, “ Organizations: Anderson Economic Group, Pistons, Fords, Wayne, Ford Broncos Locations: Michigan, Detroit, Flint, Lansing