Vincente Ranzel, Armando Robles, Leah Fried of United Electrical 1110 are just three of the 65 workers currently occupying their workplace. Calls have gone out in the Chicago area for supporters to gather and show solidarity. These workers who had occupied Republic Windows And Doors in 2008 have again locked themselves in their plant.
Oscar Abarca told the Chicago Tribune that he got a call from his Union Representative and was told not to leave the building at the end of his shift. California based Serious Energy, Inc told the workers that they were closing the plant at the end of the day. Union leaders say they want time to find a buyer for the company. Negotiations continue by phone. Serious Energy bought the former Republic Windows And Doors plant in 2009 promising to hire back the former Republic workers. Leah Fried, Union Spokeswoman said they never hired back more than 75 of the 200 workers.
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