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DESCRIPTION:Bail out workers, not banks! Support Chicago workers!\n\nOver 200 workers 
 have occupied their workplace factory at Republic Windows and Doors in 
 Chicago, after the company shut down the plant, claiming lack of funds to 
 pay the workers their back pay, vacation and other benefits, or to give 60 
 days’ notice as required by federal law. \n\nThe plant closing was 
 precipitated by Bank of America’s refusal to extend any more credit to 
 the company, despite the fact that B of A has received $25 billion in 
 bailout funds. These billions were supposed to help relieve credit 
 shortages and help sustain jobs. Instead, the banks are using taxpayer 
 dollars to merge into larger banks. Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase are 
 the two banks that invest in Republic  Windows and Doors. The workers are 
 owed an average of 75 days’ pay and vacation. Companies are bound by 
 federal law to either give 60 days’ notice with pay, before a plant 
 closing or layoff of 50 or more workers. \n\nIt is reported that Republic 
 Windows and Doors is planning to move its plant to Iowa because of cheaper 
 labor costs, and to get out of union obligations with the United Electrical 
 Workers Union. Workers across the country are paying a heavy price for the 
 bank’s and corporations’ theft. It’s time for the bankers and 
 companies to pay, NOT THE WORKERS! \n\nThe protest is initiated by 
 A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition. It is co-sponsored by the San Francisco Labor 
 Council (AFL-CIO) and the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement - 
 SF. \n\nTo endorse and get involved, call 415-821-6545. If you are holding 
 similar activities in your town or city, please let us know by emailing 
 info@internationalanswer.org. \n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/12/09/18554139.php
SUMMARY:Emergency Protest to Support Republic Workers!
LOCATION:Powell & Market, San Francisco
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/12/09/18554139.php
DTSTART:20081210T010000Z
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