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Days before the winter holidays of 2008, the Republic Windows and Doors factory in Chicago announced to its workers that they would be closing its doors and leaving 260 people jobless. The factory's lender, Bank of America, decided to cut off finances, forcing the company's close.
Meanwhile, the factory's CEO, Richard Gillman, was plotting to relocate the factory from under the workers' feet to a cheaper location in Iowa.
When t...he workers caught wind of the corrupt actions taking place from the forces of power above them, they organized and took a stand. Their protests eventually led to a full-on factory occupation and sit-in. They demanded payment for hours worked, demanded the financial responsibilities of Bank of America, and demanded that the CEO be held accountable for his actions. With time, strong organization, and firm demands the workers had won.
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Led by the UE union and supporting community members, the workers has made their demands known by taking matters into their own hands. Worker's Republic shows how struggle and fighting for the rights of the working class can overcome the oppression caused by the financial power forces. Aside from being an incredibly inspiring story of winning rights, this documentary shows the power within union organizing, striking, and raising your voices.
Meanwhile, the factory's CEO, Richard Gillman, was plotting to relocate the factory from under the workers' feet to a cheaper location in Iowa.
When t...he workers caught wind of the corrupt actions taking place from the forces of power above them, they organized and took a stand. Their protests eventually led to a full-on factory occupation and sit-in. They demanded payment for hours worked, demanded the financial responsibilities of Bank of America, and demanded that the CEO be held accountable for his actions. With time, strong organization, and firm demands the workers had won.
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Led by the UE union and supporting community members, the workers has made their demands known by taking matters into their own hands. Worker's Republic shows how struggle and fighting for the rights of the working class can overcome the oppression caused by the financial power forces. Aside from being an incredibly inspiring story of winning rights, this documentary shows the power within union organizing, striking, and raising your voices.
Check out http://www.workersrepublic
Come see this hour-long documentary sponsored by the Amherst branch of the International Socialist Organization. All are welcome-- invite your friends! Following the showing, there will be an open discussion to raise questions, make comments, or tell about your own experiences in workplace movements.
