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Chicago Union Workers Get Their Jobs Back

When good things happen to good people, it's time to rejoice. You may recall that, in the late fall, threatened with layoffs, union workers at Republic Windows and Doors sat-in at the Chicago factory . They won wages and severance but the factory closed.

After months of negotiations, a new owner has bought the place and will reopen it as a union shop. How sweet it is! Oh me of little faith. In this climate of job loss, I never thought they'd win so complete a victory! (The union press release is here. )  read more »

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