Monday, December 08, 2008

Re: [Fwd: Support Chicago Workers Occupying Factory]

Daniel Stafford wrote:
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> Geri Perry wrote:
>> -------- Original Message --------
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>> <http://www.chicagojwj.org>
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>> Kevin,
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>> *Workers Occupy Factory! Need Your Immediate Support!*
>>
>> Yesterday, Friday December 5th, the workers of Republic Windows and
>> Doors occupied their factory, which was due to close at 10:00 AM. 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 the 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, Saturday December
>> 6th. 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 & Clybourn
>>
>> Feel free to call me for more info? (312) 502-7867
>>
>> (Message written by Jerry Mead-Lucero, www.laborexpress.org)
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