This video reflects the everyday life of a family man working a union job in the mid-20th century in America. It demonstrates the ups and downs of middle-class families.
As he sits at the kitchen table balancing the budget while his wife does the grocery shopping, the man reflects on the past thirteen years of his career and family life.
He had started work at a machine factory and became the representative for the resident union at his workplace, the United Auto Workers. He helped bring workers’ issues to the foreman to be resolved.
He and his wife saved up their money in order to buy a family home to accommodate their four children. They planned to spend the rest of their lives living here.
They made fast friends with the neighbors who would come over to play cards on Saturday nights. They went to church on Sundays and became staples in their neighborhood community.
He was thankful for all the help they received from the school teachers when their daughter was struggling with her schoolwork to the worker’s compensation when he hurt his hand.
There were ups and downs throughout the past thirteen years, but he wouldn’t trade his life for the world. He had everything he needed – a good job, a cozy home, and a loving family.
