[Marxism] Angry laid-off workers occupy factory in Chicago

["Matthew Russo" <russo.matthew9@xxxxxxxxx>]

I love the smell of fresh factory occupations in the morning....
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Angry laid-off workers occupy factory in Chicago

14 mins ago

CHICAGO – Workers laid off from their jobs at a Chicago factory have
occupied the building and are demanding assurances they'll get severance and
vacation pay that they say they are owed.

About 200 employees of Republic Windows and Doors began staging the sit-in
in shifts this week after learning the plant was closing Friday.

Leah Fried (LAY'-uh FREED'), an organizer with the United Electrical
Workers, says Republic failed to give 60 days' notice required by law.

Chicago police spokeswoman Laura Kubiak says police are aware of the
situation and are patrolling the area.

Representatives of Republic Windows did not immediately respond Saturday to
calls and e-mails seeking comment.

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Rather '30's like, even post-WW2 - pre 1980's like.  Of course this is the
good old red UEW.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081206/ap_on_re_us/workers_takeover


-Matt
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