In a truly historic victory, workers at Republic Windows and Doors in Chicago (UE Local 1110) approved an agreement with the company and Bank of America that ended a 5 day occupation of the factory. 2-12-10-08republic-cag According to UE:
The settlement totals $1.75 million. It will provide the workers with:
* Eight weeks of pay they are owed under the federal WARN Act,
* Two months of continued health coverage and,
* Pay for all accrued and unused vacation.
JPMorgan Chase will provide $400,000 of the settlement, with the balance coming from Bank of America.
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