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February 24, 2012

Chicago Workers Occupy Window Factory, Site of 2008 Action 
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A Chicago window factory that was occupied by workers in 2008 is now
facing a second occupation by some of the same employees. About 65
workers at the Goose Island plant run by Serious Energy have occupied
the factory in an attempt to save their jobs after the company announced
plans to close the plant and consolidate its operations. In 2008, some
of the same workers were involved in a famous six-day sit-in after
Republic Windows and Doors gave workers just three days notice before
closing the factory. The sit-in drew national attention and union
workers reached a settlement where they each received $6,000.



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