Lindsey Smith

Certain Ford Retirees Face Major Pension Decision

Lindsey Smith — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:52:00 +0000

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DAVID GREENE, HOST:

And now to big money that's tied up in a company's pension fund. Tens of thousands of white-collar Ford retirees will soon have a big decision to make: Should they stay in the auto company's pension plan, or take their chances with a lump sum payout instead? The offer is believed to be the first of its kind for such a large, ongoing pension fund.

Michigan Radio's Lindsey Smith reports.

LINDSEY SMITH, BYLINE: In Michigan, there are more than 30 clubs for Ford retirees. Charles White runs two of them.

A Return To 'Safety First' For Michigan Nuclear Plant

Lindsey Smith — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:50:00 +0000

The Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan had five unplanned shutdowns last year. It's one of the area's biggest employers, and its safety record is one of the worst in the country.

Mich. Furniture Maker Celebrates 100 Years In Business

Lindsey Smith — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0000

The American office furniture maker Steelcase is celebrating its centennial. Michigan Radio's Lindsey Smith explores the challenges of making cubicles and filing cabinets when both are in decline.

Unlikely Advocates Fight For Gay Rights In Mich. City

Lindsey Smith — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:28:00 +0000

Last June, the city council in Holland, Mich., voted against adding sexual orientation and gender identity to its local anti-discrimination laws. Now an unlikely coalition is pressuring the city council to change that vote.

On Wednesday nights, Pastor Bill Freeman turns the podium of the city council meeting into a pulpit.

Mich. Manufacture Expects To Hire 1,000 Workers

Lindsey Smith — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Manufacturers are still cautious when it comes to hiring. But one Michigan company is going on a hiring spree. Gentex Corporation mostly makes car mirrors. Michigan Radio's Lindsey Smith reports that business is booming.