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	A Win for the Workers

dulios

12-11-2008 11:39 AM

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union, organizing, chicago, republic windows & doors, luis gutierrez, bank of america

dulios says:

Laid-off Republic Windows & Doors workers accept package for eight weeks salary and paid health care, and accrued vacation pay.

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12-11-2008 12:01 PM

chestnut501

.....a "pop" for the workers

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