Sunday, December 14, 2008

Historic Victory in Chicago Factory Strike


In case you missed the headlines, after a 7-day sit-in and heated negotiations attracting international attention, the stiking workers at Chicago's Republic Windows and Doors factory won their fight to get the money and benefits owed them when their plant was shut down earlier this month.
UE Director of Organization Bob Kingsley spoke on behalf of the National Union, describing the outcome of the occupation as “a victory for workers everywhere,” and as “an historic victory for America’s labor movement.”
Get full details of the victory here and click here for excellent videos and coverage on on how this event is already impacting the future of the labor rights movement. Photo slideshow is here.



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