In the late 60's GM built a new factory west of Youngstown,OH. ~ they soon found out the young men they hired from the local rural farm areas were not happy doi

In the late 60's GM built a new factory west of Youngstown,OH. ~ they soon found out the young men they hired from the local rural farm areas were not happy doing the same thing all day, even though they were paid far better then their previous employment on there families farms. They were used to doing different activities through the day on the farms. Their discontent, became known as the 'Lordstown Syndrome'.