UE Local 1110 members in Chicago who work at Republic Windows and Doors are in a tough battle with their employer, as well as with the giant Bank of America. The bank - which has already been given $25 billion in as part of the taxpayer bailout of the financial industry - is refusing to extend credit to the company, forcing the plant to close and destroying some 300 jobs. The bank even refused to authorize the release of money to pay workers the vacation pay they are owed and the compensation they are entitled to because they were not given proper notice, under the WARN Act, that the plant was about to close. Jobs with Justice, the national workers' rights coalition, has joined the fight of these UE members, launching a campaign to expose the shameful behavior of Bank of America -- as well as other outrages of the government financial bailout. To lend a hand, click here.
Do your part today to support these workers and push back against the Wall Street and big bank rip-off of taxpayers. Please participate in the Jobs with Justice Week of Action for a People's Bailout Now! To participate, visit the Jobs with Justice home page.