"You got bailed out; we got sold out."

The strikers, who are part of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine
Workers of America, occupied their factory, Republic Windows &
Doors, after being informed just days in advance that the factory would
close. Concerned workers and community members around the country took
part in solidarity actions to show their support for the Chicago
workers.

Republic's closure was due to being cut off from
loans by Bank of America, the company's main creditor, and the
recipient of $25 million in bailout funds. On Dec 5th, the day the
factory was slated for closure, the workers instead remained inside and
demanded their legal right to severance and vacation pay. More

Funny what never makes it to the 'mainstream' media...

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