[olympiaworkers] Chicago Workers Occupy Factory

Saturday, December 06 2008 infoshop news
http://news.infoshop.org/article.php?story=20081206103507850

The workers of Republic Windows and Doors are right this minute occupying
their factory, which was due to close at 10:00 AM Friday morning.

The workers are fighting for pay for their lost vacation days and for the
75 days notice that they are guaranteed under Illinois law. This is the
first time in many years workers have taken the bold, militant strategy of
occupying their place of work to demand justice. The plan to occupy the
plant until they hear the results of the next round of negotiations Monday
afternoon. THEY NEED TO KNOW THEY HAVE OUR SUPPORT!!!

A prayer vigil has been planned for 12:00 Noon tomorrow. Please attend.
BUT WE SHOULD ORGANIZE A CONSTANT PRESENCE OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS PICKETING
OUTSIDE THE FACTORY! BRING FOOD AND COFFEE FOR THE WORKERS. It is our
presence and the press that is the workers best defense against the police
raiding the factory.

These workers are fighting for all of us!!! As the economic crisis deepens
we need to launch a working class fight back. These workers are the
starting point and deserve our full support.

Go to:

Republic Windows & Doors
1333 N. Hickory
On Goose Island, near the intersection of Division & Clyborn

Feel free to call me for more info… (312) 502-7867 - Jerry Mead-Lucero
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